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The U.S. Department of Defense has invested $150 million in Atlantic Alumina Co. to establish gallium production in Gramercy, Louisiana, as part of a $450 million initiative to increase alumina output and create 500 jobs.

This facility will be the only U.S. producer of gallium, addressing reliance on Chinese supply and enhancing domestic production capabilities in the aerospace and defense sectors. The investment also aims to tackle environmental concerns, with additional funding from Concord Resources Holdings and Pinnacle Asset Management.