In August 2025, global magnesium powder markets saw increased activity driven by strong downstream demand. China, a key exporter, experienced growth supported by steady domestic consumption and international inquiries. Brazil and the USA mirrored this trend due to heightened demand from food and feed manufacturing sectors. India saw a modest shift as downstream buyers had already stocked up in July. The surge was fuelled by consistent offtake from food formulation and animal feedstock industries, where magnesium oxide plays a critical role in nutritional enhancement and livestock health.
Selenis has effectively manufactured recycled PET chips using terephthalic acid sourced from Circ®, a textile-to-textile recycler based in Virginia. The chip production took place through a series of batches at Selenis' pilot plant in San-Giorgio, Italy. By utilizing inputs recovered from polycotton textile waste, Selenis has created high-quality PET chip, which has been further processed into DTY yarn. This yarn will play a crucial role in product development as Circ prepares for additional capsule launches. Selenis is leveraging the success of this initial collaboration phase and is committed to advancing towards an offtake partnership to support Circ's inaugural industrial facility.
Eduardo Santos, Head of Corporate Strategy at Selenis, remarked that the monomer synthesis showed a performance comparable to virgin terephthalic acid. He expressed optimism about the consistent quality of Circ's monomer output and anticipated future commercial success. Santos pointed out that the Circ partnership complements Selenis's existing mission and goals for a more sustainable textile industry. He further stated their anticipation of expanding upon this collaboration and providing support for Circ's forthcoming commercial production trials.
