Nimy Resources, a nickel exploration and mining company, has entered into a non-binding collaboration agreement with engineering and services company M2i Global to secure a steady supply of gallium for the US Department of Defense's technological needs.
This strategic move aims to bolster the defence and economic security of the US and its free trade partners by ensuring the availability of gallium, a critical mineral, for various applications including semiconductor production, radar and aerospace technologies.
Nimy Resources chairperson Neil Warburton said: “Nimy’s strategy of developing a diversified integrated gallium supply chain continues to gain momentum and the agreement with M2i Global is a continuation of this progress.”
The US Department of Defense, through its Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization Office, has expressed a keen interest in establishing a reliable and sustainable gallium supply.
M2i executive chairperson Doug Cole said: “Our core mission is fortifying our nation’s critical material supply by providing secure and reliable access to key resources for the US.
“We are excited to work closely with Nimy to advance their vision of setting the benchmark for the integrated supply of superior quality, natural gallium material to the growing technology industry.”
M2i Global creates comprehensive global supply chains for critical minerals, enhancing US national defence, economic growth and security.
The company’s subsidiaries, US Minerals and Metals Corp., are at the forefront of engineering, research and services, integrating resources from government, business, academia and non-profits to facilitate access to essential minerals and metals.
M2i president and CEO Major General (Ret) Al Rosendo said: “This agreement with Nimy will assist the work we are doing in support of US National Defense and Economic Security.
"M2i will continue its efforts to meet the needs identified by the Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization office, which works to assure a reliable, sustainable supply of gallium and other critical materials within the US to be used in the production of semi-conductors in the advanced technology sector.
“DOD wants to build a resilient industrial base to meet current and future national defence requirements.”
