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    Sustainable Magnesium Production and Processing

    By J.P. Weiler, Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. Editor’s Note: This is the sixth in a series of articles highlighting developments in the magnesium industry, with the aim of addressing common misconceptions. The first five articles focused on primary production of magnesium, automotive and other applications, magnesium’s effect on aluminum alloys, and magnesium myths. This sixth […]

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    Magnium Australia Receives Boost in Funding for Its Pilot Plant

    Magnium Australia was awarded a A$2.5 million investment grant by the Cook Labor Government to support the construction of the pilot plant for its net zero magnesium refinery in Collie, Australia. Magnesium plays a critical role in numerous industries, including automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy. The metal’s lightweight and high-strength properties make it essential for […]

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    Submit Abstracts for the 2025 World Magnesium Conference

    The International Magnesium Association (IMA) has extended the submission deadline for abstracts of papers proposed for presentation at its 82nd Annual World Magnesium Conference to January 20, 2025. The IMA’s World Magnesium Conference, scheduled for May 11-13, 2025, in Salzburg, Austria, is the premier international magnesium industry conference. The event will highlight technological advances, innovative […]

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    Beyond Automotive: Other Applications Using Magnesium Alloys

    By J.P. Weiler, Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles highlighting developments in the magnesium industry, with the aim of addressing trends and common misconceptions. The first two articles focused on primary production of magnesium and automotive applications, while future articles will focus on magnesium myths and […]

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    New Technology for Magnesium Additive Manufacturing

    Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Magnesium Research Center (MRC) of Kumamoto University, TOHO Kinzoku Co., Ltd., and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) worked together to develop the first high-precision additive manufacturing (AM) technology for magnesium alloys in a wire-laser metal 3D printer using the direct energy deposition (DED) method. This technology will enable the production of […]

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    Magrathea and Cargill Sign Sustainable Brine Supply Agreement for Magnesium Production

    Magrathea, a technology company based in California, signed a sustainable supply agreement with Cargill, one of the world’s leading salt producers. This agreement will support Magrathea’s development of its innovative electrolytic technology for the production of carbon neutral magnesium metal from seawater and brine. “In partnership with Cargill, we will deliver on our promise of […]

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    Advanced Magnesium Injection Molding Process Leads the Way to a Greener Future

    By Ashley Stone, MAXImolding! Technology GmbH. Cold-chamber die casting (best used for aluminum and other metals with high melting points) and hot-chamber die casting (best used for magnesium and other metals with lower melting points) are common methods for the production of complex parts. However, these two methods do not necessarily meet end-user expectations for […]