Western Magnesium Corp has announced that the construction of its commercial pilot plant is nearing completion, as multiple trades are on-site installing and testing the majority of equipment that has been delivered.
The company said its progress is a major step in its work to produce 99.8% pure magnesium metal in the US through a highly advanced technological process that continuously removes harmful byproducts before they are released into the environment.
“I am pleased that we are in the final stage of the commercialized pilot plant build-out, this undertaking has required a methodical approach to ensure a safe and successful operation of our proprietary technology,” Western Magnesium executive chairman Ed Lee said in a statement.
Western Magnesium noted that there are currently two final pieces of equipment to be delivered, which are on schedule and will be accepted shortly.
It added that reactor heating testing is now underway after the company's engineering design and procurement process successfully passed acceptance testing.
Western Magnesium's goal is to be a low-cost producer of green, primary magnesium metal, a strategic commodity prized for its strength and light weight.
Unlike outdated and costly production processes, Western Magnesium looks to use a continuous silicothermic process to produce magnesium, which significantly reduces labor and energy costs relative to current methods and processes, while being environmentally friendly.
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