Latrobe Magnesium is making strides in extracting magnesium products from brown coal fly ash. 

With a modified process flow sheet, early Magnesium Oxide (MgO) production is targeted shortly after March, facilitating earlier revenues and paving the way for downstream furnace automation construction and commissioning.

The production of magnesium metal will be followed with the construction completion of the briquetting system, vacuum system and reduction furnace.

Lots of work on site has been undertaken in the last month.

Here are some highlights:

Stable Engineering have completed the fabrication of the Spray Roaster’s Oxide Bin and this has been successfully installed onsite.

All reduction furnace vacuum piping has been locally fabricated, tested and delivered onsite. Latrobe Magnesium is still committed to employing local contractors and trades to continue its long-term operation and development of its magnesium production plants in the Latrobe Valley.

Origin Energy have completed the LPG trenching and installation of underground and aboveground gas service to LMG’s Demonstration Plant site. The LPG delivered will largely service our Spray Roaster and Reduction Furnace.

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Piping fabrication and installation is currently being completed by local contractor GEM Industrial with specialised training in the operation of a SP 110-S infrared fusion machine that allows fully automated infrared welding with a size range between 16mm and 110mm. It can fuse a range of materials including PVDF, PP and PFA.

The site team and Mechanical Maintenance Solutions (MMS) continue to make significant construction strides with the Briquetting process area of the Demonstration Plant. The team have also successfully installed the Stacks for the Steam Boiler and Acid Area Scrubber, that are over 14m above the ground and penetrate the existing fabrication shed roof.

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Magnesium alloys play a crucial role in shielding electromagnetic interference in smartphone casings. 

As smartphones become integral globally, the significance of magnesium as a vital metal in their production amplifies. LMG's projects not only contribute to diverse supply chains but also address the surging demand for magnesium - a critical metal.

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Join us on this journey as we delve into the intricacies of our state-of-the-art facility, where cutting-edge technology converges with a steadfast commitment to health and safety, shaping the future of magnesium production.