The United States Geological Survey has released a new list of 50 mineral commodities critical to the U.S. economy and national security after an extensive multi-agency assessment.

Cross-industry group of European metals-producing and -using industries and their workers warn against catastrophic impact of Chinese magnesium supply shortage.

Insiders believe the price increase of raw materials also contributes to the price fluctuation in the magnesium market.

Chinese magnesium metal prices have rebounded following a fall earlier this week as producers raised their offer prices in response to tighter spot availability.

China’s domestic magnesium price increased sharply after authorities in Zhongwei - a key ferro-alloy production hub in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region - issued a production cut notice due to high energy-consuming enterprises on Thursday June 3.

The new development pattern relies on the domestic market as the mainstay of the economy, while domestic and international markets support each other.

China's magnesium exports by country in April 2021.

China's magnesium exports by country in Jan-Apr 2021.