Magnesium

Challenges

Magnesium and green technology go hand-in-hand. As the world grows more aware of the need to sustain and nourish the planet, the demand for magnesium grows, too.

In emerging markets especially, there is demand for more cars even as emission standards get tighter. This is triggering a race to build lighter, more energy-efficient, and recyclable vehicles. Auto industry analysts are on board, saying magnesium may be the right material for the job. It's light. It's adaptable. And it's easy to recycle.

Magnesium's green credentials still need to be confirmed. To tip the verdict, there is a need to reduce its greenhouse-gas footprint in primary production. At the same time, work the process-technology-and-automation options to reduce the cost of getting it to the marketplace.