Magnesium traded flat at 17,200 CNY/T on July 18, 2025. Over the past month, Magnesium's price has risen 0.88%, but it is still 7.53% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Magnesium.

The U.S. spot Western price of magnesium metal amounted to an estimated 3.50 U.S. dollars per pound in 2024. That was a decrease of about 1.50 U.S. dollars per pound in comparison to the previous year. Magnesium is listed as a critical mineral in the U.S.

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Manganese traded flat at 29.45 CNY/mtu on July 18, 2025. Over the past month, Manganese's price has risen 0.34%, but it is still 14.01% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Manganese Ore - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Europe's Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry has evolved over the years, significantly shaping the dynamic and demand-driven market. The industry has demonstrated progress through partnerships, technological innovations and a pronounced focus on addressing environmental and sustainability issues. However, the industry was impacted by a downturn in manufacturing because of high interest rates, escalating building costs and a supply chain shortage in automotive manufacturing, given that manufacturers constitute the majority of sales in the non-ferrous metal casting sector. Industry revenue is expected to rise at a compound annual rate of 6.5% over the five years through 2025 to €32.3 billion – including an estimated 0.9% rise in the current year. The emerging demands from electric vehicles (EVs) have bolstered interest in aluminium and copper-based alloys, driven by these non-ferrous metals' critical role because of their high electrical conductivity and excellent machinability. Moreover, the industry has seen an increased use of non-ferrous metals in the renewable energy sector, gaining considerable momentum. Companies are also paying attention to processes that can enhance the recycling rate of metal waste, showing a marked shift towards sustainable practices and the circular economy. However, the US government's imposition of heavy import duties on aluminium in 2025 could hit the European non-ferrous casting industry hard, as the 25% tariff could alter trade flows, dampen demand and subdue the profit outlook for 2025. A rise in the penetration of EVs, combined with the ongoing push for renewable energy sources, will bolster demand for non-ferrous metals. Also, government mandates and initiatives to reduce carbon emissions from vehicles and the industrial sector will play a crucial role in driving the industry's growth. However, rising energy costs could challenge the industry, as non-ferrous metal casting is energy-intensive, potentially discouraging production investment and increasing costs. Industry revenue is expected to drop at a compound annual rate of 4.8% over the five years through 2030 to €40.9 billion.

In the last five years, the light metal foundry industry has benefited from the trend towards lightweight construction in road vehicles. The aim of lightweight construction is to save fuel and thus improve the carbon footprint of vehicles, which is why car manufacturers are increasingly switching from ferroalloys to light metal alloys for their vehicles. In 2019 and 2020, the industry suffered from the slowing economy, the trade conflict between the USA and China and the coronavirus pandemic. This led to an average decline in industry sales of 0.2% per year between 2019 and 2024. In the current year, turnover is expected to fall by 1% to €7.3 billion due to the decline in production volumes in the mechanical engineering sector.The demand for light metal castings is fundamentally dependent on the development of downstream industries. The automotive and mechanical engineering industries therefore have a significant influence on industry development, as these are the two most important customer markets for light metal castings. The construction industry is also an important customer for industry players. The automotive industry is likely to grow in the current year, which will have a positive effect on demand for light metal castings. However, it will not be able to fully compensate for the general decline in production volumes or the slump in sales in the mechanical engineering and construction sectors. The prices for aluminium, magnesium and energy can also have an impact on the development of demand for industry products. If the cost of raw materials or energy rises, this is associated with an increase in the cost of materials and ancillary costs and therefore also in production costs. The price of aluminium is likely to rise slightly in the current year.By 2029, industry sales are expected to grow by an average of 0.9% per year, meaning that the industry is expected to generate €7.7 billion in 2029. The reason for this positive development is the continued increase in demand for lightweight components in road vehicle construction and other customer markets. However, hardly any new industry players are likely to enter the market due to consolidation. The number of employees in the industry is likely to increase again over the next five years, albeit at a low level.

Europe's Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry has evolved over the years, significantly shaping the dynamic and demand-driven market. The industry has demonstrated progress through partnerships, technological innovations and a pronounced focus on addressing environmental and sustainability issues. However, the industry was impacted by a downturn in manufacturing because of high interest rates, escalating building costs and a supply chain shortage in automotive manufacturing, given that manufacturers constitute the majority of sales in the non-ferrous metal casting sector. Industry revenue is expected to rise at a compound annual rate of 6.5% over the five years through 2025 to €32.3 billion – including an estimated 0.9% rise in the current year. The emerging demands from electric vehicles (EVs) have bolstered interest in aluminium and copper-based alloys, driven by these non-ferrous metals' critical role because of their high electrical conductivity and excellent machinability. Moreover, the industry has seen an increased use of non-ferrous metals in the renewable energy sector, gaining considerable momentum. Companies are also paying attention to processes that can enhance the recycling rate of metal waste, showing a marked shift towards sustainable practices and the circular economy. However, the US government's imposition of heavy import duties on aluminium in 2025 could hit the European non-ferrous casting industry hard, as the 25% tariff could alter trade flows, dampen demand and subdue the profit outlook for 2025. A rise in the penetration of EVs, combined with the ongoing push for renewable energy sources, will bolster demand for non-ferrous metals. Also, government mandates and initiatives to reduce carbon emissions from vehicles and the industrial sector will play a crucial role in driving the industry's growth. However, rising energy costs could challenge the industry, as non-ferrous metal casting is energy-intensive, potentially discouraging production investment and increasing costs. Industry revenue is expected to drop at a compound annual rate of 4.8% over the five years through 2030 to €40.9 billion.

Comparison of metal concentrations in historical sediments of the main and tributary rivers of the Yihe River (mg kg-1).

Comparison of average metal concentrations in Yihe River sediments analyzed in this study and the relevant literature (mg kg-1).