Global Advanced Metals at EXIM event, Department of State
BOYERTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In October 2026 the Australian government under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conditionally approved a US$41.4M loan to Global Advanced Metals (GAM) as part of Export Finance Australia (EFA). The support for GAM’s Australian tantalum and niobium operations in Greenbushes Western Australia (WA) is part of the United States-Australia Framework for Securing of Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths.
GAM CEO, Andrew O’Donovan commented: “We are very grateful to EFA for this approval. This, together with the already approved US Government agency support, will enhance our critical mineral capabilities in Pennsylvania USA and our operations in Western Australia. The tantalum and niobium products we produce in Australia and further process in the US are essential for use in electronics, aerospace, defense, medical and other critical applications. This approval for Global Advanced Metals is a great example of Australian and US government strategic critical mineral policy at work.”
About GAM
GAM is a leading conflict-free tantalum, niobium, and tin products processor. GAM sources tantalum and niobium bearing ores from Western Australia (WA) for downstream processing at its processing plants in WA, the USA and Japan. GAM produces highly engineered conflict-free powders and metallurgical products at its Pennsylvania, USA and Aizu, Japan plants for a range of industries including electronics, aerospace & defense, energy, and medical. GAM also produces tin ingot at its site in Greenbushes, WA.
Kurt Habecker
Global Advanced Metals USA Inc
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