The Bank is also directing $25M to Global Advanced Metals in Pennsylvania for tantalum and niobium, used in electronics, magnets, and steel production.

BOYERTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — On Friday August 14th 2026 at the Department of State, the President of the United States announced that the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) would direct $25M to the Global Advanced Metals (GAM) Boyertown Pennsylvania site to advance domestic tantalum and niobium production.

“GAM is once again honored to receive further US Government support to enhance our tantalum and niobium production capabilities at our plant in Boyertown, Pennsylvania to support critical defense, aerospace, electronics and other US and allied nation mineral needs. It was great to hear President Trump specifically call out Global Advanced Metals during his remarks at this event” said Andrew O’Donovan, GAM Chief Executive Officer. As an independent agency, EXIM plays a critical role in supporting economic growth, securing critical supply chains, and ensuring American businesses are given a level playing field.

High purity tantalum and niobium metal and alloys of each are used in mission critical energy, medical, aerospace, and defense applications. The GAM Boyertown PA team is excited and energized to receive this support from the US Government which will enhance local businesses, schools, and employment.

About GAM
GAM is a leading conflict-free tantalum, niobium, and tin products processor. GAM sources its tantalum and niobium bearing ores from its mines and processing plant in Western Australia (WA) for downstream processing in the USA and Japan. GAM produces conflict-free powders and metallurgical products at its Pennsylvania, USA and Aizu, Japan plants for a range of industries including electronics, aerospace, energy, defense, medical and chemical processing. GAM also produces tin ingot at its site in Greenbushes, WA.

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