The Western Magnesium Company of the United States recently announced that its commercial pilot plant has entered the final stage of preparation for continuous magnesium production.

During the initial optimization operation, the company has completed all necessary equipment upgrades identified, which proves that it can successfully produce magnesium metal. The commercial pilot plant will enter a continuous stage, laying the foundation for continuous metal production.

Ed Lee, executive chairman of the company, said: "After the successful initial operation, we are confident to enter the continuous stage. This is an exciting moment because we have successfully implemented the initial optimization operation."

Sam Ataya, executive president and chief executive officer, said: "We have been discussing with many end users to produce magnesium metal from our commercial pilot plants. Due to the high demand in the world (especially in the United States) and the scarcity of magnesium metal supply, we are cooperating with end users to supply magnesium metal from our commercial pilot plants."

Western Magnesium said that the company's technology can efficiently and continuously produce magnesium on a large scale, reducing the environmental, health and safety risks of operation, which may pose challenges to market development and smooth production.

The following is an earlier report:

On June 7, 2022, Western Magnesium (Toronto Stock Exchange Code: WMG. V) began to celebrate the unprecedented success of its commercial pilot plant in the production of magnesium metal. The management is excited that its proprietary continuous reactor operates as designed, maintains the target temperature and pressure, and realizes continuous feed, reaction and magnesium production at the same time. The realization of silicothermic reduction in continuous reactors is a milestone that has never been achieved in the world so far. The company looks forward to the next demonstration steps and results.

Western Magnesium said in the press release that, as the holder of the proprietary technology to produce metal magnesium in a way that meets the environmental and safety requirements, Western Magnesium has an extraordinary opportunity to meet the surging demand of the automotive, aerospace, aviation, environmental protection and defense sectors, especially to fundamentally meet the surging demand of the U.S. market. Magnesium is crucial to the production of aluminum and titanium. The scarcity of raw materials may worsen the already tense supply situation.

Western Magnesium said that the production of magnesium in the United States was transferred to China many years ago, partly because the operating costs in North America became too high, and the old extraction and production methods proved to be harmful to the environment. The proprietary technology and production method of Western Magnesium will enable the company to produce 99.8% pure magnesium metal, which has nearly zero impact on the environment. This will greatly reduce the dependence of North America on China on this key mineral. Magnesium metal will reduce the weight and improve the performance of many civil and defense products, and also become an additive for aluminum, titanium and other other processes.

"The success of magnesium production we saw in the commercial pilot plant has opened a new era for Western Magnesium and the United States," said Ed Lee, executive chairman of Western Magnesium. "I am proud of the management and operation team and their motivation to constantly challenge the status quo and develop this unparalleled technology. We are closer than ever to demonstrating how the United States conducts its metal production business in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner."

Sam Ataya, CEO and CEO of Western Magnesium said: "It is an exciting moment to stand at the forefront of this manufacturing revolution. We have witnessed the birth of a new technology, which puts us at the forefront of demonstrating innovative solutions and setting new standards for responsible 'green magnesium' production, and will end the United States' dependence on China's strategic minerals, which is a necessary measure to ensure our national security. With this achievement, we will continue to serve the domestic market and national defense of the United States The department provides long-term and stable supply of magnesium. "

Lisa, the global president and chief operating officer of Western Magnesium, said: "In the next few years, the United States will be at the forefront of creating a stable supply of magnesium metal, and will put Western Magnesium on the path of direct competition with China with the growth of domestic and global demand."

"I feel very honored to master this innovative technology that has been developed for many years," said Paul Sauve, chief technology officer of Western Magnesium. "We have worked tirelessly to ensure the effectiveness of this unprecedented technology, and firmly believe that it will eventually meet production needs in an environmentally responsible and ecologically sound manner."

The technology developed by Western Magnesium in the commercial pilot plant is based on continuous silicon thermal reduction and proprietary collection system, and is designed internally to improve the company's production methods.

Once completed, this scalable technology will be installed in a new facility in Harrison County, Ohio. The company plans to start building this comprehensive facility next year, with an annual output of more than 100000 tons. This large factory will be able to produce 10% of the current global supply, and will employ 250 full-time and 500 support personnel in Harrison County. The company will review all steps of the process to ensure efficient and successful implementation and completion of the project.

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(Source: compiled by Western Magnesium Shangmg.com)