Fugu Dongfanghao to Build 100 kt Primary Mg Project in Shaanxi
29/01/26 | Magnesium
Fugu Dongfanghao Magnesium Industry Co., Ltd. is building a 100 ktpy high-performance magnesium alloy project in Fugu High-tech Zone, Yulin. The facility includes magnesium smelting, alloy production, die casting, extrusion and recycling units, with a total investment of RMB 3.86 bln (6.9% for environmental protection). The Shaanxi Provincial Department of…
Utah Officials Seek Permanent Removal of U.S. Magnesium
07/12/25 | Magnesium
U.S. Magnesium ceased metal production in 2021 and faces ongoing environmental citations. Utah is pursuing cleanup enforcement and potential lease revocation.
Magrathea Achieves Pilot-Scale Primary Mg Production
19/11/25 | Magnesium
Magrathea has produced pilot‑scale magnesium metal meeting purity targets verified by the U.S. Department of War.
Qinghai Salt Lake: 43 kt of Li Carbonate in 2025
07/11/25 | EV
Shanghai Nonferrous Metals News Qinghai Salt Lake Industry announced a 2025 production target of 43 kt for lithium carbonate. This follows the company’s commissioning of its new 40 ktpy lithium project in September 2025, which provided solid ground for production growth.
EXIM to Finance Up to $122 Million for Latrobe’s Stage 2 Plant in VIC
21/10/25 | Magnesium
The U.S. EXIM Bank has issued financing interest supporting critical minerals projects, including up to $122 million for Latrobe Magnesium’s Stage 2 commercial plant.
Zhongda Mg Industry Launches Major Primary Mg Project in Xinjiang
10/09/25 | Magnesium
A 2.1 min t serpentine utilization project has begun construction, expected to produce 500 kt primary magnesium, 330 kt industrial silicon, 170 kt iron concentrate, and 10 kt nickel‑cobalt concentrate annually.
Verde Advances Toward Restarting European Mg Production
02/09/25 | Magnesium
Verde Magnesium is progressing on feasibility studies and construction of a pilot plant with up to 500‑ton annual capacity expected in late 2026/early 2027.
FAW Foundry & Forging Unveils World’s First Integrated Mg-Alloy Rear Floor
22/07/25 | Magnesium
The company has launched an ultra‑large one‑piece magnesium‑alloy die casting that consolidates 74 parts and reduces weight by 18 kg versus aluminum designs. The component has passed full validation and entered mass production.
China Salt Lake Group: 40 ktpy Integrated Li Salt Project Trial Operation
13/06/25 | EV
China Nonferrous Metals News China Salt Lake Industry Group, a subordinate of China Minmetals has achieved a milestone in its 40 ktpy Integrated lithium salt project with the adsorption lithium extraction facility now operating in the trial production stage at the Qarhan salt lake region.
