Athens, Greece – October 05, 2026 -- METLEN has signed a long-term commercial agreement with a major Japanese chemical company covering up to 16% of its total annual gallium production, marking the second such supply deal announced for output from its Greek production facility, currently under construction.

Second deal pushes METLEN toward full sellout of 50MT annual gallium capacity

The agreement is the second strategic gallium supply arrangement disclosed by METLEN, reinforcing international demand for a non-Chinese source of the critical raw material. Commercial terms were not disclosed. With this new contract, METLEN says it is almost certain that its entire planned production of 50 metric tons per annum will be sold out months before commercial production begins in the third quarter of 2027.

Integrated model combines proprietary technology with in-house feedstock

METLEN's gallium output is tied to an integrated production model that draws secured feedstock from the refinery of its wholly owned subsidiary Aluminium of Greece, combined with proprietary technology and what the company describes as large-scale production capabilities unique in Europe.

Executive Chairman says Greece is entering a new global technology supply chain

Evangelos Mytilineos, Executive Chairman of METLEN, said the international response to the gallium project continues to exceed expectations, with successive commercial agreements confirming that global industry is actively seeking reliable, high-quality and diversified supply sources. He added that Europe is steadily establishing a role in a strategic market expected to underpin future industrial and technological innovation.

Agreements validate METLEN's Critical & Rare Metals unit within its Metals business

The company positions the gallium contracts as validation for its Critical & Rare Metals sub-sector, part of the broader M Metals Business Unit, as global manufacturers move to diversify supply chains for materials essential to semiconductor, electronics and defense technologies away from concentrated sources.