Metlen Signs Long-Term Gallium Supply Deal With Japanese Chemical Firm
Greek industrial group Metlen has secured a long-term gallium supply agreement with a major Japanese chemical company, signaling strong global demand for European-sourced gallium.
ATHENS and LONDON — Greek industrial conglomerate Metlen has signed a long-term commercial agreement with a major Japanese chemical company for the supply of gallium, the company announced Oct. 5, 2026, underscoring growing international appetite for European-produced critical minerals.
The deal marks another milestone in Metlen's effort to position itself as a key supplier of gallium to global markets. The company characterized the agreement as evidence of robust worldwide commercial interest in gallium sourced from Europe, a region increasingly viewed as a stable and strategically significant alternative to dominant Asian producers.
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Gallium is a critical mineral used in semiconductors, solar panels, and advanced defense electronics. Global supply chains for the material have come under heightened scrutiny in recent years as major producing nations have imposed export restrictions, prompting manufacturers and chemical companies in Japan and elsewhere to diversify their sourcing arrangements.
The identity of the Japanese partner was not disclosed in the announcement. Metlen described the counterparty only as a major chemical company, suggesting the agreement carries commercial sensitivity. The terms of the deal, including volume commitments and pricing structure, were not made public.
The agreement reinforces Metlen's positioning as a strategically relevant player in the critical minerals supply chain at a time when governments and corporations across Asia and Europe are racing to secure long-term access to materials essential for the energy transition and high-technology manufacturing. Continue reading at All Financial Services & Investing.
