Magrathea, a technology company that aims to produce magnesium metal from seawater, announced the launch of its next-generation magnesium chloride electrolyzer at its pilot facility in Oakland, California. The new electrolyzer uses electricity to split magnesium salts to make magnesium metal. This milestone is a crucial step towards advancing the technical and data framework for […]
Cover Assembly of a rail car body comprised of large, complex aluminum extrusions. Metra Rail, the newly created rail industry brand of Metra Group, manufactures and fabricates extrusions for rail car bodies at its two plants in Rodengo Saiano and Montale, Italy. With its new brand, the company will be able to better support the […]
By J.P. Weiler, Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. Magnesium is an essential material widely used in the automotive, aerospace, and metallurgical industries due to its lightweight properties, high strength-to-weight ratio, and recyclability. However, supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations, and geopolitical factors significantly impact its market dynamics. Understanding these trends is crucial for industries dependent on magnesium […]
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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Cover COVER: Zach Fulton, coating manager at Dee Zee, is using a film thickness checker to measure the thickness of the coating just before the profiles are unloaded from the new powder coating line at Dee Zee’s plant in Iowa. This type of quality control is performed randomly to check if production parameters have been […]
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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Cover Rio Tinto is investing to upgrade anode production at its smelter in Grande-Baie, Canada. The company is one of many primary aluminum companies around the world investing in modernizations and upgrades due to higher aluminum prices and the demand for more sustainable aluminum. See article starting on page 10. Articles Table/Primary Aluminum Activities During […]
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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Cover An aluminum coil with a bright surface finish produced on AMAG Austria Metall’s new surface treatment line in Austria. The new line features advanced pickling capabilities to provide high quality surfaces for the architectural market. See article on page 6. Articles AMAG Fosters Innovation with Advanced New Surface Treatment Line Page 6 Novelis Focuses […]
