February 2023: Camino announced a partnership with Japan’s Nittetsu at the Los Chapitos copper project in Peru. Following Nittetsu's acquisition of a 35% interest, the parties had established a joint venture, with Camino retaining its role as the project operator.
September 2023: Lehmann & Voss announced the relocation of their Lehvoss New Material (Kunshan) production facility and technology center in China to expanded premises within the Kunshan German Industrial Park. With the move, Lehvoss New Material now boasts a spacious area of 5,000 m² for production operations and its technical center, marking a doubling in size from its previous facilities.
Q2 2024: ICL to expand magnesium carbonate production capacity in Israel ICL announced the expansion of its magnesium carbonate production facility in Israel to meet growing demand from the pharmaceutical and construction sectors. The project is expected to increase annual output by 20% and create new jobs in the region.
Q3 2024: Grecian Magnesite inaugurates new calcined magnesium carbonate plant in Greece Grecian Magnesite SA officially opened a new calcined magnesium carbonate production plant in Chalkidiki, Greece, enhancing its supply capabilities for European and global customers in the specialty chemicals and construction industries.
Q1 2025: ICL Group appoints new CEO to lead specialty minerals division ICL Group announced the appointment of Dr. Yael Cohen as CEO of its specialty minerals division, which includes the magnesium carbonate business, effective March 2025.
Q2 2025: Kyowa Chemical Industry launches high-purity magnesium carbonate for pharmaceutical applications Kyowa Chemical Industry Co. introduced a new high-purity magnesium carbonate product designed for use in pharmaceutical formulations, targeting increased demand for antacids and mineral supplements.
Q2 2025: Omya announces partnership with European distributor for magnesium carbonate products Omya AG entered into a distribution partnership with a leading European chemicals distributor to expand the reach of its magnesium carbonate products in the food and personal care sectors.
Q3 2025: Garrison Minerals secures supply contract with major US construction firm Garrison Minerals signed a multi-year supply contract to provide magnesium carbonate for use in fire-retardant building materials to a top US construction company.
Q1 2024: Magnesita Refractories invests in new magnesium carbonate processing line Magnesita Refractories announced a $30 million investment in a new magnesium carbonate processing line at its Brazilian facility, aiming to boost output for the steel and cement industries.
Q4 2024: Euro Manganese signs agreement to supply magnesium carbonate by-product to European buyers Euro Manganese reached a supply agreement with several European industrial buyers for magnesium carbonate by-product from its Czech Republic operations, emphasizing the product's low CO2 footprint.
Q2 2025: ICL Group receives regulatory approval for new magnesium carbonate grades in Japan ICL Group obtained regulatory approval from Japanese authorities to market new grades of magnesium carbonate for use in food and pharmaceutical applications.
Q1 2025: China Magnesium Corporation completes acquisition of regional magnesium carbonate producer China Magnesium Corporation finalized the acquisition of a regional magnesium carbonate producer, expanding its resource base and production capacity in Asia.
Q3 2024: Kyowa Chemical Industry opens R&D center focused on magnesium carbonate innovation Kyowa Chemical Industry Co. inaugurated a new research and development center in Japan dedicated to advancing magnesium carbonate applications in pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals.
Q2 2024: ICL Group signs long-term supply agreement with global sports equipment brand ICL Group entered into a long-term agreement to supply magnesium carbonate for use in athletic chalk to a leading global sports equipment manufacturer.