Trump administration takes stake in Atalco to boost alumina, gallium production

The US Department of Defense (DOD) is taking a $150 million stake in Atlantic Alumina Company LLC (Atalco) to expand production of alumina and establish production of gallium, a critical component of satellite systems, semiconductors, energy technology, and other military and aerospace applications.

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Atlaco, the only operating alumina refinery in the United States, has been operating since 1959 in Gramercy, LA.

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Alumina
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Primary aluminum
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Stephanie Ritenbaugh

Stephanie is an experienced business journalist, holding a variety of positions for trade publications and newspapers, including covering shale development for Gas Business Briefing/Platts and for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.