1 Dec 2008
Ownership Change for Magnesium in Israel
Volkswagen withdrew its 35% stake in the Dead Sea Magnesium joint venture, affecting plant operations.
Israel production
Produced Magnesium
Market intelligence
Relevant Events
1 Jan 2000
Processing Startup for Magnesium in Israel
DSM increased production at its Dead Sea Works facility to 30,000 t of magnesium metal and 24,000 t of alloys in 2000, expanding its capacity.
1 Dec 1996
Processing Startup for Magnesium in Israel
New magnesium production plant commissioned in Israel, beginning full year operation in 1996 and adding significant capacity to global supply.
30 Dec 1995
Processing Startup for Magnesium in Israel
Dead Sea Works announced a magnesium plant using tailings leaching, scheduled to open at the end of 1996.
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