Latrobe Magnesium's First Phase Plant in Australia 33% Complete, Aiming for 2026 Production Launch
[SMM Magnesium Express]On July 1st, according to foreign media reports, the construction of the first phase demonstration plant of Latrobe Magnesium in Victoria, Australia has been completed by 33%, and installation and commissioning are being promoted to prepare for the first production of magnesium metal in the second half of 2026. At present, key facilities such as the reduction furnace platform, quicklime system, and public pipelines have been completed, and the main control panel and screw feeder have been installed and tested for power on. The company plans to conduct the second prototype furnace test in mid July, and the overall project is steadily progressing. With the gradual operation of demonstration plants, the local magnesium smelting capacity in Australia is expected to achieve breakthroughs, providing new supplements to the regional supply chain.