New gallium agreement with major Japanese company

Metlen Energy & Metals PLC

05 October 2026

 

PRESS RELEASE

METLEN attracts global commercial interest in European gallium

New agreement with major Japanese chemical company

highlights strong global market demand

Athens, Greece / London, United Kingdom – October 5, 2026 – METLEN announces the signing of a long-term commercial agreement with a major Japanese chemical company for the future supply of gallium, representing up to 16% of METLEN’s total annual gallium production from its production facility in Greece, which is currently under construction. The commercial terms of the agreement remain confidential.

The new agreement marks the second strategic commercial arrangement announced by METLEN for the future supply of gallium, further confirming strong international demand for a reliable European source of supply. As global industries seek to diversify critical raw material supply chains, METLEN continues to establish itself as a trusted long-term partner for leading industrial and technology companies across multiple regions.

The growing commercial interest reflects both the strategic importance of gallium and confidence in METLEN's integrated production model, which combines proprietary technology, secured feedstock from the refinery of its wholly owned Aluminium of Greece and industrial facilities and large-scale production capabilities that are unique in Europe.

With each new commercial partnership, Greece is strengthening its position as an emerging hub for critical raw materials, while Europe is building a meaningful presence in one of the most strategically important value chains.

Evangelos Mytilineos, Executive Chairman of METLEN commented on the agreement:

“The international response to our gallium project continues to exceed expectations. The successive commercial agreements we are announcing demonstrate that global industry is actively seeking reliable, high-quality and diversified supply sources. Through this investment, Greece is becoming part of a new global technology ecosystem, while Europe is steadily establishing its role in a strategic market that will underpin the next generation of industrial and technological innovation”

With this new commercial agreement, it is almost certain that the entirety of the production of 50MT p.a. will be sold out months before commencement of commercial production, planned for 3Q 2027.

Beyond gallium itself, these agreements validate the strategic direction of METLEN's Critical & Rare Metals (CRM), a sub-sector of M Metals Business Unit. They demonstrate that foresight, innovation, and industrial expertise can create globally competitive supply chains for materials that are essential to the technologies of the future.

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About METLEN:

METLEN Energy & Metals Plc (METLEN) is an international industrial and energy Company, holding a leading position in the metals and energy sectors, focused on sustainable growth and the circular economy. METLEN has established itself as a benchmark in competitive “green” metallurgy at both European and global level, operating the only fully integrated bauxite, alumina and primary aluminium production unit in the European Union, with privately owned port facilities. In the Energy Sector, METLEN provides integrated energy solutions through the implementation of thermal and renewable power generation projects, electricity distribution and trading, as well as investments in network infrastructure, battery storage and other green technologies. METLEN operates across five continents and in more than 40 countries, employing over 8,500 people worldwide and implementing a fully synergistic model across its Sectors.

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METLEN has its primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and secondary listing on the Athens Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. In 2025, METLEN reported consolidated revenue of €7.11 billion and EBITDA of €753 million with net profit of €314 million. Adjusted net debt stood at €2.10 billion, with a Net Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.1x, reflecting strong financial resilience. METLEN is rated by leading international sustainability and ESG agencies, holding the unique Greek position in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Emerging Market Index, and distinguished across MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS Quality score, ISS Corporate Score, S&P Global ESG, LSEG, CDP, FTSE Russell, ESG Book, EcoVadis, Bloomberg and IdealRatings.

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