July 16, 2026 - Today's Industrial Market News from Industrialinfo.com

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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?

Christine Ramos 0:11

This is the World Industrial News for Thursday, July 16th. brought to you by Industrial Info Resources of Sugar Land, Texas.

How is global demand driving new gallium production projects?

Christine Ramos 0:21

As modern technologies become an essential part of day-to-day life, critical minerals used in sectors such as defense, transportation, and semiconductors are in increasingly high demand. A major step has been taken this week to boost global production of one of the critical minerals used in high-speed electronics, gallium.

What recent government-backed gallium plant was approved in Western Australia?

Christine Ramos 0:42

The latest green light for a gallium project comes from global metals company Alcoa, with the support of the US, Japanese and Australian governments, for a plant in Western Australia. Industrial Info Resources data show 20 major gallium-focused construction projects in development across the globe, with a combined value of $1.25 billion.

Which large-scale power and desalination projects are starting this July?

Christine Ramos 1:05

This July could see 22 utility-scale power plant projects totaling 4,500 megawatts and valued at approximately $5.83 billion kickoff in North America according to IIR Energy's confirmed tracking of power plant projects. Industrial Info Resources is tracking around $9.6 billion worth of desalination construction presently underway across the world. This includes roughly $7.1 billion worth for the food and beverage industry and $2.5 billion worth for other sectors, primarily metals and minerals and chemical processing. It's state-run energy companies in Iraq that are doing much of the heavy lifting with some of the largest investments, although U.S.

How much investment is flowing into Iraq’s oil and gas production projects?

Christine Ramos 1:51

President Donald Trump said it's largely American companies doing the work. According to Industrial Info Resources data, there are 38 active oil and gas production and pipeline projects in Iraq, with a total investment value of $14.45 billion. For details on these and other breaking news, read the full stories at industrialinfo.com. I'm Christine Ramos, reporting for Industrial Info News.

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