1 Jan 2019
Other for Gallium in Germany
Germany announced plans to eventually restart primary gallium production in 2019, signaling potential future supply.
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Relevant Events
1 Jan 2016
Mine Closure for Gallium in Germany
Germany ceased primary gallium production in 2016, tightening the global supply chain.
1 Jan 2016
Mine Closure for Gallium in Germany
Germany ceased primary gallium production in 2016, cutting European supply.
16 Dec 2011
Processing Startup for Gallium in Germany
Avancis GmbH & Co. KG opened a second CIGS manufacturing facility, increasing gallium consumption in Germany.
29 Oct 2011
Processing Startup for Gallium in Germany
GP Joule GmbH constructed a solar park using CIGS technology, expanding gallium use in German renewable energy.
2007
Ownership Change for Gallium in Germany
Recapture Metals and MCP acquired a German gallium recovery facility, shifting some refining from France to the United States.
1 Jan 2006
Ownership Change for Gallium in Germany
Utah and UK gallium recyclers jointly purchased the Stade, Germany production facility, consolidating ownership and potentially increasing production capacity.
Mar 2004
Ownership Change for Gallium in Germany
The owner of the German gallium recovery plant and the French refinery filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2004 but continued to operate both facilities, indicating financial distress yet ongoing supply.
Mar 2004
Processing Shutdown for Gallium in Germany
In March 2004, the company operating the Stade plant in Germany announced it would run at one-third capacity, reducing output due to market conditions.
1 Dec 2002
Processing Startup for Gallium in Germany
ULM Photonics launched a new VCSEL manufacturing facility, expanding GaAs‑based VCSEL production.
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