May 2018
Accident for Magnesium in United States
An explosion and fire at the scrap melting area of a magnesium diecasting plant in Michigan in May 2018 caused significant damage and halted production.
United States trade
Magnesium Chloride
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May 2018
Processing Shutdown for Magnesium in United States
Production at the Michigan magnesium diecasting plant was temporarily shut down for several months in 2018 while repairs were made following the May accident.
May 2018
Regulatory Change for Magnesium in United States
The U.S. Department of the Interior published a list of 35 critical minerals, including magnesium metal, in May 2018, signaling increased strategic focus on the commodity.
1 Jan 2017
Processing Expansion for Magnesium in United States
U.S. diecasting firm to add two new production lines at its Mexico, MO facility by 2017 to supply automotive parts.
1 Dec 2016
Processing Shutdown for Magnesium in United States
The sole U.S. primary magnesium electrolytic plant in Utah temporarily shut down capacity at the end‑2016 after its major titanium sponge customer ceased operations, with no restart expected soon.
Dec 2016
Processing Shutdown for Magnesium in United States
Primary magnesium production capacity at the sole U.S. producer was temporarily shut down at the end of 2016 after a major titanium sponge customer ceased operations, reducing overall U.S. magnesium output.
7 Sep 2016
Regulatory Change for Magnesium in United States
US Department of Commerce determined that no magnesia bricks were shipped to the US during the 2014-2015 review period.
6 Sep 2016
Regulatory Change for Magnesium in United States
US Department of Commerce again found no magnesia bricks shipped in the 2014-2015 period.
13 Jul 2016
Regulatory Change for Magnesium in United States
The United States filed a WTO complaint against China over its export duties on magnesia, challenging trade restrictions.
25 Apr 2016
Regulatory Change for Magnesium in United States
US Department of Commerce assessed a 253.87% countervailing duty on magnesia bricks from Dalian Mayerton and a 24.24% duty on other Chinese producers.
1 Jan 2016
Mine Opening for Magnesium in United States
Olivine Corp. mined olivine at a deposit near Bellingham, Washington, supplying foundry sand.
1 Jan 2016
Processing Expansion for Magnesium in United States
Compass Minerals constructed new solar evaporation ponds near Ogden to boost magnesium chloride and potassium sulfate production.
30 Jun 2013
Processing Shutdown for Magnesium in United States
Fused magnesia production ceased in June 2013 in the United States.
1 Jun 2013
Regulatory Change for Magnesium in United States
U.S. Commerce began an administrative review of antidumping duties on magnesia‑carbon brick imports from China, with a preliminary determination expected in June 2013.
1 Jan 2013
Other for Magnesium in United States
DOE awarded $2.7 million to a consortium to develop a diecasting process for magnesium alloy vehicle doors.
1 Jan 2013
Processing Expansion for Magnesium in United States
Utah magnesium chloride producer planned new solar evaporation ponds on Great Salt Lake, pending regulatory review.
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