Weekly Magnesium Output Drops 1.8% to 23,576 Tons, Operating Rate at 77.4%

Published: May 15, 2026 13:58
[SMM Weekly Magnesium Production Flash Report] From May 8th to May 14th, the weekly production of the national sample magnesium plants was 23,576 tons, with a weekly operating rate of 77.4%, a 1.8% decrease compared to the previous week.

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