Partnership aims to secure US gallium supply
Nimy Resources, a mining company, has entered into a collaboration with mineral supply chains firm M2i Global to secure a steady supply of gallium for the US Department of Defense (DoD).
In addition to its role in supply chains, M2i Global has subsidiaries, US Minerals and Metals Corp., involved in engineering, research and services to facilitate access to essential minerals and metals.
Gallium is a critical mineral in compound semiconductors including GaAs, GaN, and Ga2O3, , used in many defence and security applications including radar and aerospace technologies.
Nimy Resources chairperson Neil Warburton said: “Nimy’s strategy of developing a diversified integrated gallium supply chain continues to gain momentum and the agreement with M2i Global is a continuation of this progress.”
M2i president and CEO Major General (Ret) Al Rosendo said: “This agreement with Nimy will assist the work we are doing in support of US National Defense and Economic Security.
“M2i will continue its efforts to meet the needs identified by the Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritisation office, which works to assure a reliable, sustainable supply of gallium and other critical materials within the US to be used in the production of semiconductors in the advanced technology sector.
“DOD wants to build a resilient industrial base to meet current and future national defence requirements.”
