Tech Metal · Ga · Z=31

Gallium (Ga)

11,514 tonnes of recoverable gallium at 20.2 ppm from 570 million tonnes of bauxite. The semiconductor metal that powers 5G, post-quantum chips, and defense electronics — with global supply concentrated in a single jurisdiction controlling 98% of production.

Gallium is extracted as a byproduct during the Bayer process for alumina refining, making it economically extractable from existing aluminum production. At current prices (~$300/kg), these reserves represent $3.45 billion in-ground value — a critical hedge against export restrictions from dominant producers.

90d▲ 2.1%

$300/kg

Symbol

11,514 t

Recoverable

~$300/kg

Metal Price

$3.45B

Reserve Value

Reserve Valuation

Venezuelan bauxite deposits (570 million tonnes) contain gallium at a concentration of 20.2 ppm, yielding 11,514 tonnes of recoverable gallium. At current metal prices (~$300/kg), this represents an in-ground value of $3.45 billion USD. Gallium is extracted as a byproduct during the Bayer process for alumina refining, making it economically extractable from existing aluminum production infrastructure.

98% Supply Concentration

Recent export restrictions from dominant producers have exposed the fragility of global gallium supply, with 98% of production concentrated in a single jurisdiction. Gallium is irreplaceable in GaAs (gallium arsenide) and GaN (gallium nitride) semiconductors — the chips that power every 5G base station, military radar system, and satellite communication link. Diversified, Western Hemisphere sources are a matter of strategic priority.

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5G Infrastructure

Gallium nitride (GaN) transistors are the standard for 5G base station power amplifiers. No alternative exists at the required frequencies.

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Defense Electronics

GaAs and GaN chips power AESA radar, electronic warfare systems, and missile seekers in F-35, Patriot, and THAAD systems.

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LED & Optoelectronics

All blue and white LEDs are built on gallium nitride substrates. The $80B LED market depends entirely on gallium.

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Post-Quantum Hardware

GaAs quantum dot transistors and gallium-based photonic chips are leading candidates for quantum computing hardware.

Commercial Specifications

Gallium Metal — 4N (99.99%) purity | Semiconductor grade
Gallium Metal — 7N (99.99999%) purity | Wafer-grade for MBE growth
Gallium Trichloride (GaCl₃) — For MOCVD epitaxial growth
Extracted as byproduct from Venezuelan bauxite (20.2 ppm Ga from 570M t)
Independent third-party certification included with every lot

Register Gallium Interest

Breaking the gallium monopoly is a matter of national security. Register your interest in non-Chinese gallium sourcing.