Latrobe Magnesium Produces 20 Tonnes of High-Grade Magnesium, Aiming for 2026 Metal Production

Published: Mar 24, 2026 15:59

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[SMM Magnesium Express] Latrobe Magnesium successfully produced ~20 tonnes of high-grade magnesium oxide at its Victoria demonstration plant, with total magnesium compounds around 90%, paving the way for first magnesium metal production in H2 2026. The patented process uses brown coal power generation ash as feedstock, following a circular economy model. Long-term contracts with U.S. distributors are secured, with plans for a 100,000 tpa plant in Malaysia.

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