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  MAGNESIUM, MAGNESITE, AND DOLOMITE
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Magnesium, Magnesite and Dolomite in Metric Tons. The major end-use segments discussed are Aluminum Alloys, Castings (Die Castings, Permanent Mold Castings, & Sand Castings), Iron & Steel Desulfurization, Wrought Products (Extrusions, & Others), Reducing Agents, Cathodic Protection, Chemicals, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 80 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Advanced Magnesium Limited, Avisma, Israel Chemicals Ltd., Lunt Manufacturing Co., Inc., Luxfer Group, Magnesium Elektron North America, Inc., Magnesium International Ltd., Meridian Technologies, Inc., Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd, Norsk Hydro A/S, Hydro Magnesium SA, and Solikamsk Magnesium Works. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-2640  PAGES:    425
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       March 2008
COMPANIES:  80  MARKET DATA TABLES:   234
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  MAGNESIUM, MAGNESITE, AND DOLOMITE (Complete Report) Pages : 425   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
  
   CAGR Disparities Between Historic & Current Data.....I-3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY172$2150
  1. Outlook.....II-11 $100  
   Outlook.....II-1
1$100
  2. Industry Insight.....II-28 $600  
   Automotive Industry in the Driver’s Seat.....II-2
Automotive Applications: Major Advances.....II-2
1$100
   Growing Power of China.....II-3
China and Russia Engaged in Heavy Dumping of Magnesium Stocks.....II-3
Secure Customer Base a Must.....II-3
Rapid Upsurge in Global Magnesium Capacities.....II-3
1$100
   Supply-Demand Mismatch – The Budding Issue.....II-4
Low Cost China Forces Closures on Western Counterparts.....II-4
Declining Prices Could Backfire.....II-4
1$100
   China – Major Player in Global Magnesite Market.....II-5
Magnesium – The Choice Over Steel.....II-5
1$100
   Consumer Awareness Drives Demand for Magnesium as a Nutritional Supplement.....II-6
Food Fortification and Supplement Market for Magnesium.....II-6
Use of Magnesium Die Casting Extends to Notebook and PCs.....II-6
1$100
   Technology and Costs Could be Barriers .....II-7
Emissions: A Cause of Concern.....II-7
Collective Thinking to Solve Issues .....II-7
Magnesium Casing – An Overview.....II-7
1$100
   Global Magnesium Casing Market (2004): Major Players by Country.....II-8
Leading Global Electronic Appliance Producers Incorporating Magnesium Casing by
  Country.....II-8
Key Industry Characteristics.....II-8
High Entry Barriers.....II-8
1$100
   Requirement of Intensive Labor.....II-9
Production Technology for Magnesium Alloy Casing.....II-9
1$100
  3. Market Trends.....II-104 $400  
   Magnesium Offers Bright Prospects in the Automotive Sector .....II-10
New Recycling Regulations – A Shot in the Arm for Global Magnesium Market.....II-10
Magnesium to Make Lasting Mark in the Handsets Market.....II-10
1$100
   Oversupply Situation to Even Out Slowly .....II-11
Recycling Trend .....II-11
Automotive Sector Goes for Recycled Magnesium .....II-11
Magnesium Poised to Expand Penetration in Notebook PC Market.....II-11
1$100
   Table 1: Global Magnesium Market (2000-2005(E)): Demand in US$ Million for Notebook PC Applications (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-12
But Constraints do Exist .....II-12
1$300
   Europe Takes on the Mantle of Innovation .....II-13
Magnesium “Heats Up” to High-Temperature Applications.....II-13
1$100
  4. Growth Drivers and Dampers.....II-141 $100  
   Growth Drivers and Dampers.....II-14
1$100
  5. Issues to be Addressed.....II-152 $200  
   Production Costs – Key to Lowered Prices.....II-15
Magnesium “Joining” .....II-15
Magnesium and the Environment .....II-15
1$100
   Quality Does Matter!.....II-16
A Single Magnesium Die-Cast Structure for Instrument Panel – Is it Viable?.....II-16
1$100
  6. Global Market – The Competitive Dynamics.....II-172 $200  
   Global Consumption Overview.....II-17
Recycled Magnesium – Gaining Ground.....II-17
The Major Players .....II-17
1$100
   The Power Triad .....II-18
Substitutes .....II-18
Growth Determinants .....II-18
Factors Driving Die-Cast Magnesium Use.....II-18
1$100
  7. Production Scenario.....II-194 $800  
   Table 2: Global Primary Magnesium Market (2006): Annual Production for China, Canada, Russia, United States, Israel, Kazakhstan, Brazil, Ukraine, and Serbia & Montenegro in ‘000 Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-19

Table 3: Global Primary Magnesium Market (2006): Annual Production Capacity for China, Canada, Russia, United States, Israel, Ukraine, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Serbia and Montenegro, and India (in ‘000 Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-19
1$300
   Table 4: Global Primary Magnesium Market (2004 & 2005): Annual Production in ‘000 Metric by Country – China, Canada,Russia, Israel, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-20

Table 5: Global Primary Magnesium Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Production by Country – China,Canada, Russia, Israel, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-20
1$300
   Table 6: Global Magnesium Alloy and Metal Market (2002): Annual Refined Production in Metric Tons by Country – China, Canada, Russia, Norway, Israel, USA, Kazakhstan, Brazil, France, Serbia, and Ukraine (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-21

Table 7: Global Secondary Magnesium Market (2003 & 2004): Production Capacity in Metric Tons by Country – USA, Japan, Brazil, and UK (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-21
1$300
   Production Developments .....II-22
About Twenty Production Projects in the Pipeline.....II-22
SAMAG – One of the Lowest Cost Operations.....II-22
1$100
  8. Statistics: 2002 Shipments.....II-236 $1000  
   Table 8: Global Primary Magnesium Market (2001 & 2002): Shipments in Metric Tons by End-Use Segment – Aluminum Alloying, Nodular Iron, Desulfurization, Metal Reduction, Electro-Chemical, Chemical, Die-Casting, Gravity Casting, Wrought Products and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-231$300
   Table 9: Global Primary Magnesium Market (2002): Shipments in Metric Tons by Region – USA/Canada, Western Europe, Asia/Oceania, Latin America, and Africa & Middle East (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-24

Table 10: Global Primary Magnesium Market for Aluminum Alloying (2002): Shipments in Metric Tons by Region – USA/Canada, Western Europe, Asia/Oceania, Africa & Middle East, and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-24
1$300
   Table 11: Global Primary Magnesium Market for Nodular Iron (2002): Shipments in Metric Tons by Region – Asia /Oceania, USA/Canada, and Western Europe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-25

Table 12: Global Primary Magnesium Market for Desulfurization (2002): Shipments in Metric Tons by Region – USA/Canada, Western Europe, Latin America, Asia /Oceania, and Africa & Middle East (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-25
1$300
   Table 13: Global Primary Magnesium Market for Metal Reduction (2002): Shipments in Metric Tons by Region – USA/Canada, and Western Europe.....II-26

Table 14: Global Primary Magnesium Market for Electro-Chemical Applications (2002): Shipments in Metric Tons by Region – Western Europe, USA/Canada, Asia/Oceania, and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-26

Table 15: Global Primary Magnesium Market for Chemical Applications (2002): Shipments in Metric Tons by Region – Western Europe, USA/Canada, and Asia/Oceania (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-26
1$300
   Table 16: Global Primary Magnesium Market for Diecasting (2002): Shipments in Metric Tons by Region – USA/Canada, Western Europe, Asia/Oceania, Latin America, and Africa & Middle East (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-27

Table 17: Global Primary Magnesium Market for Gravity Casting (2002): Shipments in Metric Tons by Region – USA/Canada, and Western Europe.....II-27

Table 18: Global Primary Magnesium Market for Wrought Applications (2002): Shipments in Metric Tons by Region – USA/Canada, and Western Europe.....II-27
1$300
   Table 19: Global Primary Magnesium Market for Miscellaneous Applications (2002): Shipments in Metric Tons by Region – Western Europe, Asia/Oceania, USA/Canada, and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-28
1$300
  9. Product Overview.....II-2913 $900  
   Magnesium.....II-29
Properties and Characteristics of Magnesium.....II-29
1$100
   Occurrence.....II-30
Table 20: Major Magnesium Sources and Concentrations (includes corresponding Graph/Chart (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-30
1$300
   Table 21: Global Magnesium Metal Market: Percentage Breakdown by Source Type – Dolomite Rock, Sea-Water & Lake Brines, Magnesite Rock and Carnallite (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-31
Structural Applications of Magnesium.....II-31
1$300
   Magnesium Ores – A Brief Study.....II-32
Dolomite.....II-32
Physical Features .....II-32
Occurrence .....II-32
Calcite Vs Dolomite .....II-32
Dolomitic Lime.....II-32
1$100
   Magnesite.....II-33
Physical Properties .....II-33
Olivine.....II-33
1$100
   Magnesium Alloys.....II-34
Superior in Many Ways .....II-34
Common Elements Used in Magnesium Alloys.....II-34
1$100
   Key Magnesium Alloys.....II-35
Table 22: Physical and Chemical Properties of Magnesium Casing Material by Alloy Type – AM60 and AZ91.....II-35
1$300
   Magnesium Compounds.....II-36
Magnesium Compounds and Applications.....II-36
Magnesium Chloride.....II-36
1$100
   Magnesium Sulfate.....II-37
Magnesium Carbonate.....II-37
Magnesium Hydroxide.....II-37
Magnesium Oxide.....II-37
Major Applications of Magnesium Oxide (MgO).....II-37
2$200
   Magnesium Sheet – A Powerful Material.....II-39
Extraction Technologies.....II-39
1$100
   Production Methods and Raw Materials Used by Key Manufacturers.....II-40
Thermic Technique.....II-40
Electrolytic Method.....II-40
Hydrometallurgy Method.....II-40
2$200
  10. Past of the “Metal of Future”.....II-422 $200  
   Magnesium in the US.....II-421$100
   Magnesium Compounds in the US.....II-43
The Russian Connection.....II-43
1$100
  11. Magnesite – A Profile.....II-443 $500  
   Magnesium Strong Magnesia in Whirlwind .....II-44
Table 23: Global Magnesite Market (2002): Annual Production in ‘000 Metric Tons by Country – China, Turkey, Russia, North Korea, Austria, Greece, Slovakia, Australia, India, Brazil, Spain, Canada, Iran, South Africa, Serbia and Montenegro, Poland, Colombia, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, and Mexico (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-44
1$300
   Table 24: Global Caustic-Calcined Magnesite Market (2002): Annual Production in ‘000 Metric Tons by Country – China, Spain, Canada, Greece, Russia, Brazil, Oceania/Australia, Serbia and Montenegro, India, Austria, Italy, Zimbabwe, Turkey, and South Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-45

Table 25: Global Dead-Burned Magnesite Market (2002): Annual Production in ‘000 Metric Tons by Country – Russia, China, North Korea, Slovakia, Turkey, Brazil, India, Austria, Serbia and Montenegro, Oceania/Australia, Ukraine, Spain, Greece, Iran, and Poland (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-45
1$300
   Primary Applications .....II-46
Leading Producing Countries .....II-46
1$100
  12. Regulations.....II-471 $100  
   Antidumping Duties .....II-47
EU Enforces Anti-Dumping Tariffs Against Chinese Magnesia Bricks.....II-47
1$100
  13. Magnesium in Human Body – The Association.....II-487 $700  
   Health Benefits .....II-48
A Diagnostic Tool .....II-48
1$100
   Useful in Treatment Too .....II-491$100
   Magnesium Can Combat Cerebral Palsy.....II-50
Magnesium for Neuropathic Pain.....II-50
Effective Against Nickel-Induced Carcinogenesis.....II-50
Prevents Coronary Spasm in Patients Suffering from Vasopsastic Angina.....II-50
1$100
   The Mechanism.....II-51
Magnesium Sulfate Reduces the Risk of Eclampsia.....II-51
As Early Indicator of Diabetes.....II-51
Magnesium in Diabetics Treatment.....II-51
1$100
   A Common Ingredient in Homeopathy .....II-52
Naturopathy Recommends Magnesium Too .....II-52
Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) .....II-52
1$100
   Table 26: RDI for Magnesium, Worldwide.....II-53
US Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Magnesium .....II-53
Deficiency’s Harmful .....II-53
Sources of Magnesium Mineral .....II-53
1$300
   Diet is not Sufficient to Supplement Magnesium.....II-54
Magnesium Supplements.....II-54
1$100
  14. Aluminum – The Challenger and the Promoter.....II-552 $200  
   Aluminum – An Overview.....II-55
Aluminum and the Auto Sector.....II-55
1$100
   Magnesium in Aluminum Alloy.....II-56
The Largest End-Use for Magnesium.....II-56
Applications.....II-56
1$100
  15. End-Use Market Study.....II-5720 $900  
   A. The Automotive Industry.....II-57
Fueling Growth for Magnesium .....II-57
1$100
   Magnesium “Races” Ahead.....II-58
Why Magnesium?.....II-58
Potential Areas of Application.....II-58
The Body .....II-58
1$100
   The Powertrain .....II-59
The Chassis.....II-59
Issues with Magnesium Use – How Serious?.....II-59
Physical Properties .....II-59
Pricing .....II-59
1$100
   Capital Investment .....II-60
Safety .....II-60
Energy Savings .....II-60
The Auto Sector’s Initiatives.....II-60
1$100
   Wagon’s Development Work with Magnesium.....II-61
Specialty Vehicles.....II-61
The Structural Cast Magnesium Development Project.....II-61
1$100
   The Objectives.....II-62
The Participants.....II-62
The Benefits.....II-62
1$100
   Co-Operation - Need of the Hour.....II-63
Time Ripe for Partnerships.....II-63
1$100
   Auto Sector Takes Matters into its Hands.....II-64
Outlook.....II-64
B. Aerospace and Defense.....II-64
In Aerospace .....II-64
1$100
   Military Applications .....II-65
C. Agriculture.....II-65
Animal Feed .....II-65
Fertilizers .....II-65
1$100
   D. Chemical Industry.....II-66
Chemicals Production .....II-66
Chemical Reduction .....II-66
Reducing Agent for Titanium.....II-66
E. Construction.....II-66
1$100
   F. Cosmetics.....II-67
G. Castings.....II-67
Die-Castings .....II-67
1$100
   Environmentally Safe.....II-68
Surface Treating Magnesium Die-Castings.....II-68
Magnesium - A Threat to Aluminum Die Casts.....II-68
Comparative Analysis of Design Parameters.....II-68
Barriers to Market Development.....II-68
1$100
   The Future.....II-69
Permanent Mold .....II-69
1$100
   Sand-Casting .....II-70
H. Electrochemical.....II-70
Cathodic Protection .....II-70
Seawater Batteries .....II-70
I. Environment.....II-70
Waste and Water Treatment .....II-70
Magnesium Chloride and Dust Control .....II-70
1$100
   Advantages .....II-71
Safer.....II-71
Cleaner Air.....II-71
Lesser Maintenance.....II-71
Crop Protection.....II-71
J. Flame Retardants.....II-71
K. Information & Communications Technologies.....II-71
1$100
   L. Iron and Steel.....II-72
Iron and Steel Desulfurization .....II-72
1$100
   Refractories .....II-73
Magnesium in Ductile Iron Production .....II-73
M. Magnesium Metal and Alloys.....II-73
Wrought Products Extrusion .....II-73
1$100
   N. Pharmaceuticals.....II-74
Magnesium Oxide (MgO) .....II-74
Magnesium Carbonate (MgCO3) .....II-74
Magnesium Trisilicate .....II-74
Magnesium Hydroxide .....II-74
O. Power Generation.....II-74
P. Rubber, Plastics and Adhesives.....II-74
1$100
   Q. Paper and Pulp.....II-75
R. Others.....II-75
Printing Industry.....II-75
Crucibles.....II-75
Flux.....II-75
Abrasives.....II-75
1$100
   Glass.....II-76
Electronic Devices.....II-76
Miscellaneous.....II-76
1$100
  16. Profiles of World’s Largest Magnesium Consumers.....II-772 $200  
   General Motors Corp. (USA).....II-77
Business Profile .....II-77
Ford Motor Co. (USA).....II-77
Business Profile .....II-77
1$100
   Operations .....II-78
1$100
  17. Technological Developments.....II-797 $500  
   Magnesium Extends into Fastening Applications.....II-79
Thixomolding – A New Wave in the Magnesium Industry.....II-79
1$100
   Magnesium Could Replace Lithium in Batteries.....II-80
Technology Applications Group Receives Contract Related to Tagnite.....II-80
Superconducting Properties of Magnesium Diboride.....II-80
1$100
   Energy Conversion Devices Uses Magnesium Powder in Fuel Cell.....II-81
Keronite’s New Surface Treatment.....II-81
Superconducting Tape Production Uses Magnesium Oxide.....II-81
A New Multiporous Ceramic Material Developed.....II-81
1$100
   Sumitomo Succeeds in Rolling Magnesium into Sheet.....II-82
Environmentally Friendly Battery Developed.....II-82
1$100
   “Thixomag” Process Developed.....II-83
New Process for Casting Magnesium Uses Calcium.....II-83
Universitat Wurzburg Researchers Develop a New LED.....II-83
A New Casting Process.....II-83
1$100
   Brochot Develops New Casting Wheel.....II-84
Ford-Sponsored Research.....II-84
Research for Alternative Materials for SF6.....II-84
Osaka Gas Uses Magnesium Metal in Polysilane Production.....II-84
1$100
   Golden Triangle Develops a New Electrolysis System.....II-85
1$100
  18. Product Introductions/Innovations.....II-866 $600  
   Armeco Products Launch Specialty Catalytic Converter.....II-86
Magnesium Elektron Launches New Magnesium Etching Oil Additive.....II-86
Dead Sea Magnesium Develops MRI 15X.....II-86
1$100
   Magnesium Elektron Develops High-Performance Alloys.....II-87
Sodick Plustech Introduces New Magnesium Injection Molding Machine.....II-87
Husky Injection Molding Systems Introduces New Magnesium Molding Press.....II-87
Superconductive Components Develops MgB2 Superconductors.....II-87
1$100
   Olympus America Launches Magnesium and Iron Reagents.....II-88
Spectrulite Consortium Receives Approval for its Recycled Magnesium.....II-88
General Motors Develops ACX Alloys.....II-88
1$100
   Kunming Xishan Receives Approval for Powder Magnesium Sulfate Monohydrate.....II-89
Noranda Develops Magnesium Alloys.....II-89
1$100
   Honda Motor Creates a Creep-Resistant Magnesium Alloy.....II-90
Krosaki Harima Develops a New Refractory Product.....II-90
1$100
   Toyohashi Technology & Science University Develops New Water-Resistant Magnesium-Nickel
  Alloy.....II-91
New York Headache Center Bags Patent Protection for Magnesium-based Treatment.....II-91
1$100
  19. Recent Industry Activity.....II-9219 $900  
   SKW Metallurgie Takes Over ESM Group.....II-92
Albemarle Steps Up Flame Retardant Capacity.....II-92
MMPP Salyut Initiates Magnesium Alloy Plant Construction.....II-92
China Direct Acquires Stake in New Joint Venture Magnesium Facility.....II-92
1$100
   Rusal Magnesium Acquires Stake in Solikamsk Magnesium.....II-93
Norsk Hydro Shutters Magnesium Facility.....II-93
China Direct Secures Majority Interest in CDI Magnesium.....II-93
Nikochem Establishes New Magnesium Chloride Flakes Plant.....II-93
China Direct Acquires Chang Magnesium.....II-93
1$100
   Nikokhim Commences New Magnesium Chloride Production Facility.....II-94
Iming Acquires Two Magnesite Mines.....II-94
Magnezit Group Invests in Magnesite Deposits.....II-94
Opta Minerals Expands Magnesium Business.....II-94
Volkswagen Approves Quay Magnesium.....II-94
MENA Manufactures Magnesium Sunshade for EKV/GMD.....II-94
1$100
   Magnesite Group Enters Caustic Magnesite Production.....II-95
Lunt Manufacturing Conducts Pilot Test for Cover Gases.....II-95
AML Establishes Electroplating Plant in Europe.....II-95
Tonsberg Magnesium Group Acquires Morelia.....II-95
Magnesium International Enters Agreement for Magnesium Roll Sheet Production.....II-95
1$100
   Magnesite Group Develops Goluboye Field.....II-96
Tadir-Gan Takes Over Ortal.....II-96
Spartan Acquires Interment’s Plant.....II-96
Advanced Magnesium Forms an Alliance with Pou Yuen.....II-96
Keronite Forms Partnership with Thixomat.....II-96
1$100
   AMT Forms Alliance with Chicago White Metal.....II-97
Meridian Forms a Joint Venture with BoAo Magnesium.....II-97
Norsk, Teksid Divest Stake in Meridian.....II-97
Hydro Quits Magnesium Business.....II-97
Magnesium International and EMAG Inks Agreement with El Nasr Mining.....II-97
TMG International Acquires Zitzmann Druckguss.....II-97
1$100
   Magnezit Develops Krasnoyarsk Magnesite Mine.....II-98
POSCO Builds New Magnesium Sheet Plant.....II-98
Advanced Magnesium Collaborates with Walmec.....II-98
CFI Holdings Acquires Hitchcock Industries.....II-98
CFI Holdings Acquires Watkins Pattern.....II-98
RHI and Jinding Magnesite Group Set up Joint Venture in China.....II-98
1$100
   Timminco Plans to Enter into Mexican Magnesium Market.....II-99
HKGWTD Acquires Magnesite/Talc Mines.....II-99
Norsk Hydro to Close Magnesium-Casting Facility in Norway .....II-99
Henan Princess Steps Up Magnesium Production.....II-99
Nikko Mining Raises Magnesium Alloy Production Capacity.....II-99
1$100
   Russian Aluminum Acquires Stake in Solikamsk Magnesium Plant.....II-100
MAN Ferrostaal Wins Contract to Establish New Magnesium Facility.....II-100
Compass Minerals Proposes Magnesium Chloride Capacity Expansion.....II-100
Meridian Technologies Opens New Magnesium Products Facility in China.....II-100
1$100
   Silitech to Foray into Magnesium Casing Sector.....II-101
Everskill to Enter into Magnesium Alloy Sector.....II-101
Advanced Magnesium Alloys Acquires Xstrata Magnesium.....II-101
Magnesium Elektron Purchases Magnesium Assets from Spectrulite Consortium.....II-101
Amcan Consolidated Technologies Joins with Honsel.....II-101
KH Vatec Expands Customer Base for Magnesium Casing Modules.....II-101
AMC Halts Prestigious Stanwell Project.....II-101
1$100
   Noranda Closes Magnola Plant.....II-102
Cassiar Resources Adopts New Name.....II-102
Jaguar Nickel Acquires Minera Mayamerica.....II-102
Rambora Technologies Acquires Magnesium Investments.....II-102
U.S. Magnesium Acquires Magnesium Corp. of America.....II-102
Leader Mining in Technology Transfer Deal.....II-102
CAST and AMC Enter into R&D Alliance.....II-102
1$100
   MagAlloy and Stinnes Sign Marketing Agreement.....II-103
Magnesium Elektron Bags Three Long-Term Recycling Contracts.....II-103
Shanxi Jishan Huayu Establishes New Export-Oriented Magnesium Plant.....II-103
Hydro Magnesium Starts New Plant in China.....II-103
1$100
   Magnesium Elektron Starts a New Plant in Czech Republic.....II-104
Minhe Magnesium Reduces Output.....II-104
AMC Continues Production at Magnesia Project.....II-104
Magnesium International Gains Total Interest in SAMAG.....II-104
Xstrata Magnesium Acquires General Motors Facility.....II-104
Verkhnyaya Salda Increases Stake in Avisma.....II-104
Premier Chemicals Acquires Magnesium Chemicals Business of Cookson Group.....II-104
1$100
   Rossborough Acquires Remacor.....II-105
Magnesium Alloy Signs MoU with Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution.....II-105
Mt Grace Resources and Frank & Schulte Sign a Deal.....II-105
Xstrata Magnesium Offers Construction Contract to Graycor.....II-105
Norsk Hydro Magnesium Casts First Magnesium Metal at New Chinese Foundry.....II-105
Minhe Magnesium Plant Begins Operations at Metal Magnesium Continuous Refining
  Furnace.....II-105
SAMAG in Agreement with the Government of South Australia.....II-105
1$100
   ThyssenKrupp Stahl Establishes Company for Magnesium Sheet.....II-106
Cassiar Magnesium Changes Name.....II-106
SAMAG Gets Environmental Approval for Magnesium Plant.....II-106
CASSIAR Begins Production of Magnesium Fibers.....II-106
Spectrulite Consortium Receives Approval for its Recycled Magnesium.....II-106
SAMAG Acquires Magnesite Deposits.....II-106
1$100
   Unimin Acquires Normandy’s Mining Operations.....II-107
Globex Mining Purchases Deloro Deposit.....II-107
Chesbar Resources Acquires Minera Mayamerica.....II-107
SSMG Acquires Comag Continental Mining Industry & Trade Company.....II-107
Israel Chemicals Raises Stake in Dead Sea Periclase.....II-107
SQM Salar and Chemetall’s Chilean Subsidiary Enter into Joint Venture.....II-107
Mt. Grace Resources Enter into an Agreement with Council of Minerals
  Technology.....II-107
1$100
   Australian Magnesium Allies with VAW Aluminum.....II-108
Henkel and Magnesium Technology Sign a Deal.....II-108
Applied Chemical Magnesias Completes 75% of Phase I of its Brucite Facility.....II-108
TMG Constructs Magnesium Hydroxide Plant in Japan.....II-108
Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works Commissions Magnesia-Dolomite Refractories
  Plant.....II-108
Meridian Technologies Announces New Production Facility and Technology Center.....II-108
1$100
   Solikamsk Receives Approval for Magnesium Plant.....II-109
Catcher Technology Establishes New Facility.....II-109
Nippon Kinzoku Constructs Magnesium Recycling Plant.....II-109
Producers and Marketing Enterprises Establish Huaxia (China) Magnesium Products Export
  Group.....II-109
Magnesite Producing Companies Form Magnesite Export Group in China.....II-109
1$100
   Rohm & Haas Completes Phase I Expansion for MgO and Mg (OH)2.....II-110
Premier Services Increases Magnesia Capacity.....II-110
Tongxiang Magnesium Cuts Production.....II-110
Noranda Begins Production at Danville.....II-110
Grecian Magnesite’s Globalization Program.....II-110
Queensland Metals Changes Name.....II-110
Cassiar Mines & Metals Changes Name to Cassiar Magnesium.....II-110
Paul Zitzmann Sells Magnesium Alloy Die-Casting Business.....II-110
1$100
  20. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-1114 $400  
   Advanced Magnesium Limited (Australia).....II-111
Avisma (Russia).....II-111
Israel Chemicals Ltd. (Israel).....II-111
1$100
   Lunt Manufacturing Co., Inc. (USA).....II-112
Luxfer Group (UK).....II-112
1$100
   Magnesium Elektron North America Inc. II-112 Magnesium International Ltd.
  (Australia).....II-113
Meridian Technologies, Inc. (Canada).....II-113
Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd (Japan).....II-113
1$100
   Norsk Hydro A/S (Norway).....II-114
Hydro Magnesium SA (Belgium).....II-114
Solikamsk Magnesium Works (Russia).....II-114
1$100
  21. Global Market Perspective.....II-115   
   Table 27: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Primary Magnesium by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1151$300
   Table 28: World Long-Term Projections for Primary Magnesium by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1161$300
   Table 29: World Historic Review for Primary Magnesium by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1171$300
   Table 30: World 20-Year Perspective for Primary Magnesium by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1181$300
   Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Primary Magnesium in Aluminum Alloys by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1191$300
   Table 32: World Long-Term Projections for Primary Magnesium in Aluminum Alloys by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1201$300
   Table 33: World Historic Review for Primary Magnesium in Aluminum Alloys by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1211$300
   Table 34: World 20-Year Perspective for Primary Magnesium in Aluminum Alloys by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1221$300
   Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Primary Magnesium in Castings by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-123

Table 36: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Primary Magnesium in Castings by End-Use Segment – Die Castings, Permanent Mold Castings and Sand Castings Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-123
1$300
   Table 37: World Long-Term Projections for Primary Magnesium in Castings by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-124

Table 38: World Long-Term Projections for Primary Magnesium in Castings by End-Use Segment – Die Castings, Permanent Mold Castings and Sand Castings Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-124
1$300
   Table 39: World Historic Review for Primary Magnesium in Castings by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-125

Table 40: World Historic Review for Primary Magnesium in Castings by End-Use Segment – Die Castings, Permanent Mold Castings and Sand Castings Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-125
1$300
   Table 41: World 20-Year Perspective for Primary Magnesium in Castings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1261$300
   Table 42: World 20-Year Perspective for Primary Magnesium in Castings by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Die Castings, Permanent Mold Castings and Sand Castings for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1271$300
   Table 43: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Primary Magnesium in Die Castings by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1281$300
   Table 44: World Long-Term Projections for Primary Magnesium in Die Castings by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1291$300
   Table 45: World Historic Review for Primary Magnesium in Die Castings by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1301$300
   Table 46: World 20-Year Perspective for Primary Magnesium in Die Castings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1311$300
   Table 47: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Primary Magnesium in Permanent Mold Castings by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1321$300
   Table 48: World Long-Term Projections for Primary Magnesium in Permanent Mold Castings by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1331$300
   Table 49: World Historic Review for Primary Magnesium in Permanent Mold Castings by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1341$300
   Table 50: World 20-Year Perspective for Primary Magnesium in Permanent Mold Castings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1351$300
   Table 51: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Primary Magnesium in Sand Castings by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1361$300
   Table 52: World Long-Term Projections for Primary Magnesium in Sand Castings by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1371$300
   Table 53: World Historic Review for Primary Magnesium in Sand Castings by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1381$300
   Table 54: World 20-Year Perspective for Primary Magnesium in Sand Castings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1391$300
   Table 55: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Primary Magnesium in Iron & Steel Desulfurization by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1401$300
   Table 56: World Long-Term Projections for Primary Magnesium in Iron & Steel Desulfurization by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1411$300
   Table 57: World Historic Review for Primary Magnesium in Iron & Steel Desulfurization by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1421$300
   Table 58: World 20-Year Perspective for Primary Magnesium in Iron & Steel Desulfurization by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1431$300
   Table 59: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Primary Magnesium in Wrought Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1441$300
   Table 60: World Long-Term Projections for Primary Magnesium in Wrought Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-145

Table 61: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Primary Magnesium in Wrought Products by End-Use Segment – Extrusion Wrought Products and Other Wrought Products Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-145
1$300
   Table 62: World Long-Term Projections for Primary Magnesium in Wrought Products by End-Use Segment – Extrusion Wrought Products and Other Wrought Products Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-146

Table 63: World Historic Review for Primary Magnesium in Wrought Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-146
1$300
   Table 64: World Historic Review for Primary Magnesium in Wrought Products by End-Use Segment – Extrusion Wrought Products and Other Wrought Products Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-147

Table 65: World 20-Year Perspective for Primary Magnesium in Wrought Products by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-147
1$300
   Table 66: World 20-Year Perspective for Primary Magnesium in Wrought Products by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Extrusion Wrought Products and Other Wrought Products for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010.....II-1481$300
   Table 67: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Primary Magnesium in Extrusion Wrought Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1491$300
   Table 68: World Long-Term Projections for Primary Magnesium in Extrusion Wrought Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1501$300
   Table 69: World Historic Review for Primary Magnesium in Extrusion Wrought Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1511$300
   Table 70: World 20-Year Perspective for Primary Magnesium in Extrusion Wrought Products by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1991,1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1521$300
   Table 71: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Primary Magnesium in Other Wrought Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1531$300
   Table 72: World Long-Term Projections for Primary Magnesium in Other Wrought Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1541$300
   Table 73: World Historic Review for Primary Magnesium in Other Wrought Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1551$300
   Table 74: World 20-Year Perspective for Primary Magnesium in Other Wrought Products by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1561$300
   Table 75: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Primary Magnesium in Reducing Agents by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1571$300