15 May 1997
Mine Closure for Gallium in Australia
Rhône‑Poulenc suspended operations at its Pinjarra, Western Australia gallium recovery facility in May 1997 due to declining LED demand.
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May 1997
Mine Closure for Gallium in Australia
Largest world gallium producer announced closure of its 50,000‑kg‑per‑year extraction plant in Pinjarra, Western Australia, due to weaker demand.
1996
Processing Restart for Gallium in Australia
Rhône‑Poulenc announced reopening of its 50‑ton‑per‑year gallium recovery facility in Pinjarra, Western Australia, in 1996, boosting gallium processing capacity.
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