Dubai, UAE – 12 December 2025

SMS group’s South Africa based Metix brand and Magmec signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pertaining to the development of a magnesium metal production facility utilising advanced reduction furnace technology. The facility will be designed to process magnesium oxide originating from feed sources including, dolomite or brine. The partnership advances Magmec’s objective to establish a supply of magnesium for industrial users.

Under the MoU, Metix will support conceptual development activities of Magmec’s existing process flow models progressing towards Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), leading to full project de-risking. The collaboration combines Magmec’s proprietary extraction technology and know how, designed to process diverse feed sources, SMS group’s engineering expertise in process design and metallurgical plant development and industry leading OEM furnace technologies.

About Magmec

Magmec develops and operates facilities that locally produce magnesium metal, ensuring a secure, consistent supply for industries. This lightweight, high-strength metal is essential for aluminium alloys and next-gen components in automotive, aerospace, and electronics.

About Metix

Metix is a leading engineering company specialising in metallurgical plant design, process optimisation, and project delivery. With extensive expertise in DC arc furnace systems and pyrometallurgical technologies, Metix delivers integrated engineering solutions from concept to execution for the global metals industry.