1 Oct 2016
Ownership Change for Magnesium in Brazil
Compass Minerals completed the acquisition of Brazilian company Produquimica, expanding its magnesium compound portfolio.
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Magnesium Products
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Relevant Events
1 Jan 2013
Ownership Change for Magnesium in Brazil
French company acquired 50% stake in Brazilian magnesia producer to secure raw materials for refractory and agricultural businesses.
1 Jan 2012
Processing Expansion for Magnesium in Brazil
Magnesita Refratários commissioned a fourth furnace, raising dead‑burned magnesia production to 240,000 t/yr.
1 Aug 2010
Processing Expansion for Magnesium in Brazil
Magnesita Refratários S.A. announced a 120,000‑t/yr expansion of its Contagem dead‑burned magnesia plant, to be completed by 2013.
1 Feb 2003
Regulatory Change for Magnesium in Brazil
Brazil initiated an investigation into dumping of magnesium ingot from China.
30 Dec 1995
Processing Startup for Magnesium in Brazil
Brazilian firm Magnola began construction of a 58,000‑tpa magnesium plant, expected to commence production in 1997.
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