Metlen Energy & Metals Signs Long-term Gallium Supply Deal with Japanese Customer

02:35 AM EDT, 10/05/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Metlen Energy & Metals (MTLN.L) entered into a long-term commercial agreement with an undisclosed Japanese chemical company for the future delivery of gallium. Under the confidential agreement, the industrial and energy company will supply the customer with up to 16% of its annual gallium production from its facility under construction in Greece, according to a Monday release. Following the deal, Metlen expects its entire output of 50 million tonnes per annum to be sold out several months before commercial production begins in the third quarter of 2027.