2022, for the magnesium materials industry, is an extraordinary year, but also a year worth looking back and commemorating, this year the industry's persistence, the company's perseverance, resisted the impact of the epidemic, basically maintained stability, showing the industry's development resilience and expectations for the future.
1. At the beginning of the year, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Liaoning Province conducted a 73-day environmental protection inspection in 9 cities including Yingkou, Anshan and Liaoyang
From December 31, 2021 to March 13, 2022, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Liaoning Province organized and carried out concentrated strengthening of ecological environment law enforcement work throughout the province, with 9 cities including Shenyang, Anshan, Jinzhou, Yingkou, Fuxin, Liaoyang, Chaoyang, Panjin and Huludao as key cities, and enterprises in the magnesium refractory industry actively cooperated, rectified in a timely manner, and promoted the healthy development of the industry.
2. Help the magnesite industry! The research and development APP of State Grid Anshan Power Supply Company has been recognized by the state
On January 5, the Magnesite Industrial Internet Demonstration Project APP of State Grid Anshan Power Supply Company officially passed the publicity and was successfully selected as the "2021 Industrial Internet APP Excellent Solution" organized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China, and it is also the only project selected for the power system in Liaoning Province.
In order to help achieve the goal of carbon neutrality, State Grid Anshan Power Supply Company aggregates magnesite controllable load resources and builds a virtual power plant management platform to meet the real-time participation of energy-using enterprises in power grid peak shaving, actively help the power grid side to absorb low-valley abandoned wind power, reduce the electricity cost of electro-melting magnesium enterprises, and improve the clean energy acceptance capacity of the power grid. Based on the capacity of Haicheng's 1.2 million kVA electromolten magnesium enterprise, if all are connected to the platform, according to the calculation of participating in real-time peak shaving for 1 hour, about 30 million kWh of abandoned wind power can be consumed every year, accounting for 50% of the abandoned wind power of Liaoning Power Grid in 2020.
State Grid Anshan Power Supply Company continues to increase investment in technology, adheres to the principle of "top-level design, overall coordination, technical support, and value creation", releases the limited capacity of the power grid based on the needs of the government, the power grid and users, empowers the development of the magnesite industry around the two forms of target reversal and low-carbon transformation, opens up new energy consumption channels, meets diversified energy needs, explores the value of data resources, creates a multi-participatory, mutually beneficial and win-win magnesite industry transformation and upgrading ecosystem, and contributes power power to helping achieve the dual carbon goal.
3. Extend the magnesite industry chain, China Nonferrous Metals Society to Anshan cooperation!
On January 13, under the organization of Anshan Science and Technology Society, the unveiling ceremony of "China Nonferrous Metals Society Magnesium Continuous Clean Production Technology Engineering Center" and "China Nonferrous Metals Society Expert Workstation" and Anshan Clean Magnesium Smelting and Solid Waste Treatment High-end Forum were held in Xiuyan, providing scientific and technological services and talent support for the development of the whole chain of Anshan magnesium industry and helping the high-quality development of magnesite industry.
During the event, the China Nonferrous Metals Society signed strategic cooperation agreements with the company, and unveiled the establishment of the "China Nonferrous Metals Society Expert Workstation" and the "China Nonferrous Metals Society Magnesium Continuous Clean Production Technology Engineering Center". Jia Xingxing, chairman of the China Nonferrous Metals Society, explained how to improve the added value of magnesium products, and proposed to give full play to local resource advantages and location advantages to accelerate the implementation of clean magnesium smelting projects.
After the unveiling of the technical engineering center and expert workstation, Anshan Science and Technology Society will go all out to provide all-round services for industry experts to open up the market in Anshan, and quickly promote the transfer and transformation of clean magnesium refining technology achievements and the comprehensive development and utilization of solid waste in Anshan.
4. Two magnesite mining enterprises in Haicheng were selected as the first batch of provincial green mines in Liaoning Province in 2022
In accordance with the Implementation Plan for Green Mine Construction in Liaoning Province and the relevant requirements of the selection of provincial green mines, the Department of Natural Resources of Liaoning Province has been organizing third-party assessment agencies to conduct on-site assessments and on-site inspections of enterprises applying for provincial green mines, and soliciting the opinions of municipal and county ecological environment and emergency management bureaus and other departments.
After layers of inspection, 2 magnesite mining enterprises were selected as the first batch of sub-provincial green mines in Liaoning Province in 2022.
5. Introduce 340 million yuan Haicheng actively promotes the high-quality development of magnesium building materials, magnesium chemical industry and other magnesium industries
In 2022, Haicheng Economic Development Zone will focus on the two major industries of high-end equipment manufacturing and magnesium building materials and magnesium chemical industry, empower the high-end equipment manufacturing industry with digital, expand magnesium building materials and fine magnesium chemicals, and promote the magnesite industry to move towards the middle and high end of the value chain and supply chain. Accelerate the construction of major projects such as Guohua Magnesium Chemical, Donghe Low-carbon Recycling Industrial Park, Far East Magnesium Building Materials Industrial Park, Xinrong Intelligent Equipment and CLP New Energy Photovoltaic Power Generation.
From January to February, Haicheng Economic Development Zone (including Pailou Town) successfully signed 2 projects of more than 100 million yuan, with a total investment of 340 million yuan, promoted 3 key negotiation projects, planned investment of 1.6 billion yuan, and planned 15 projects of more than 100 million yuan, including 1 project of more than 1 billion yuan and 14 projects of more than 100 million yuan.
6. Haicheng City announced the "Implementation Plan for the Integration of Mineral Resources Development in Haicheng City (Magnesite)", delimiting 9 magnesite mine integration zones
The Haicheng City Government announced on its official website the "Haicheng Mineral Resources Development Integration Implementation Plan (Magnesite)", which combines the actual situation of Haicheng Magnesite Mine and prepares for low-scale mines with a mining scale of less than 100,000 tons/year (hereinafter referred to as low-scale mines) and magnesite mines with integration intentions. The "Plan" indicates that the Haicheng City Government will adopt acquisition, equity participation, alliance, merger and other ways to integrate on the premise of ensuring full coverage of resource integration. The integration work delineated 9 magnesite mine integration areas.
7. Haicheng Economic Development Zone went to Chongqing and Anhui to carry out investment promotion activities, and actively promoted the development of new industries such as magnesium building materials, magnesium chemical industry, and magnesium alloy
From February 23rd to 25th, the main person in charge of Haicheng City Government led the investment promotion team of Haicheng Economic Development Zone and Pailou Town to Chongqing and Anhui to carry out investment promotion activities, and conducted in-depth negotiations with the responsible persons of the inspection enterprises on matters such as the transformation and upgrading of Haicheng Magnesite industry, forming a fast, precise and stable and all-round uplifting trend of investment promotion.
The investment team has visited the company successively to actively promote the development of new industries such as magnesium building materials, magnesium chemical industry, magnesium alloy, etc., especially magnesium building materials products have a wide application range and a broad market space.
On November 17, Li Pengfei, deputy secretary of the Party Working Committee and director of the Management Committee of Haicheng Economic Development Zone, and his party had in-depth discussions with the person in charge of the company on the comprehensive utilization of magnesite and the magnesite new material industrial park project with a planned investment of 10 billion yuan.
8. Dashiqiao City announced the specific implementation plan for the integration of local magnesite mining rights
In March, Dashiqiao City announced the specific implementation plan for the integration of local magnesite mining rights, actively promoted the integration and restructuring of local mines, and further improved the concentration of mining enterprises.
9. Haicheng magnesite industry digital public service platform officially put into operation, magnesite industry development into a "new track"
On the morning of June 27, Haicheng Economic Development Zone held the magnesite industry cloud service platform launch conference and enterprise digital transformation signing ceremony, Haicheng magnesite industry digital public service platform was officially put into operation, the construction of the platform will promote the deep integration of big data and the real economy, and also make the development of magnesite industry enter a "new track".
10. Liaoning-Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Magnesite Industry Matchmaking Conference was successfully held in Guangzhou
On July 7th, the Liaoning-Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Magnesite Industry Matchmaking Conference was successfully held in Guangzhou, hosted by the People's Government of Liaoning Province, organized by the Department of Commerce of Liaoning Province, and co-organized by China Magnesite Industry Association and Liaoning Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology. Help the transformation and upgrading of magnesite industry in Liaoning Province and move towards aggregation and high-end. It has promoted the high-quality and sustainable development of the mainland magnesite industry.
11. Anshan Company signed a technical cooperation agreement with Japan on continuous casting refractories
In July, Anshan signed a technical cooperation agreement with Nippon Co., Ltd. on refractory products for continuous casting, marking the second in-depth cooperation between the two companies after the joint establishment of Shinagawa Kazuho. In this cooperation, the Japanese company will provide support for the company's production of continuous casting refractory products from the aspects of technology and service, and help the company follow up to solve problems and improve product quality.
12. Two refractory enterprises in Liaoning Province were selected into the list of national specialized and special new "little giant" enterprises
In the fourth batch of national-level specialized and special new "little giant" enterprises announced by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, there are 76 enterprises in Liaoning Province, of which 2 refractory enterprises in Liaoning were selected.
13. Haicheng City held a working meeting of mining-related enterprises to arrange and deploy the supervision and management of the magnesite industry in the city
On September 9, Haicheng City held a working meeting of mineral-related enterprises to fully implement the spirit of the document "Opinions on Promoting the Sustainable and Healthy Development of Magnesite Industry" (Liaozhengban [2020] No. 33) issued by the General Office of the Provincial Government, and scientifically promote the sustainable and healthy development of Haicheng's mineral resources industry.
The meeting arranged and deployed the supervision and management of the magnesite industry in the city; The handling methods of enterprise declaration transportation process and violations and the application of electronic declaration system of smart magnesite big data platform are explained in detail.
14. Yingkou City held the 2022 "Spark Chain Network" and Identification Analysis Magnesia Refractory Industry Demonstration Application Promotion Conference
On the morning of September 23, Yingkou Municipal Government and Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology and China Mobile Communications Group Liaoning Co., Ltd. jointly held the 2022 "Spark Chain Network" and Identification Analysis Magnesium Refractory Industry Demonstration and Application Promotion Conference to discuss the new digital transformation and development model of the magnesium refractory industry, and promote the deep integration and development of a new generation of information technology such as industrial Internet and blockchain with the real economy.
He Qingwei, member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and vice mayor, said in his speech that Yingkou City will take this promotion meeting as an opportunity to accelerate the digital transformation of the magnesium refractory industry, encourage industrial enterprises to use 5G, industrial Internet, cloud computing, big data and other new technologies to carry out technological transformation, realize business, data and equipment cloud platform, and promote the manufacturing and digital industries in Yingkou area to move towards the high-end value chain.
15. Anshan and Yingkou issued orderly electricity consumption plans Magnesite industry as the key control object
In June 2022, the Liaoning Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology issued a notice on the "2022 Liaoning Province Orderly Electricity Consumption Plan", but did not specify the specific implementation time. At the same time, the Anshan Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology also issued the "2022 Anshan Area Orderly Electricity Consumption Plan", which shows that electrofused magnesia production enterprises are still the focus of this orderly electricity consumption. On October 17, 2022, the Yingkou Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology compiled the "Yingkou Area 2022 Orderly Electricity Consumption Plan" (revised version), and a total of 3,290 enterprises participated in the orderly electricity consumption in Yingkou, and refractory enterprises were still the key control objects.
16. The Department of Natural Resources of Liaoning Province issued the Master Plan of Mineral Resources of Liaoning Province (2021-2025), and magnesite is still a key management object
In October 2022, the Department of Natural Resources of Liaoning Province formulated and issued the Master Plan for Mineral Resources of Liaoning Province (2021-2025) (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan"), of which magnesite is still the key management object, emphasizing the promotion of high-quality development and utilization of magnesite.
17. The minimum mining scale plan of magnesite in Liaoning Province was announced
On November 7, 2022, the Department of Natural Resources of Liaoning Province issued the "Announcement on Announcing a New Round of Mineral Resources Master Plan to Determine the Minimum Mining Scale of Key Mineral Species", pointing out that the minimum mining scale of magnesite mines is 1 million tons for large, 300,000 tons for medium and 100,000 tons for small ones.
18. Liaoning Province High-grade Alkaline Refractory Research Center settled in Aoan, Anshan
The Liaoning Provincial Development and Reform Commission announced the list of 2022 upgrade engineering research centers to be approved, of which the Liaoning high-grade alkaline refractory research center settled in Anshan, which is a proof of the strong research and development strength of refractory technology.
19. Liaoning Non-metallic Mineral Industry Association undertook the research project of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission on the high-quality development of magnesite industry
On November 18, 2022, the Provincial Development and Reform Commission organized leaders and experts from the Provincial Department of Natural Resources, the Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, the Development Research Center of the Provincial Government, the Provincial Non-metallic Mineral Industry Association, Liaoning University of Science and Technology, and Shenyang University of Chemical Technology to hold a symposium. The meeting focused on the implementation of the spirit of the "20th National Congress" on the revitalization of the old industrial base in Northeast China and the in-depth implementation of Governor Li Lecheng's instructions and requirements on the high-quality development of magnesite industry in Liaoning Province, and planned "big articles" with "small cuts" to carry out research on the high-quality development of the magnesite industry in the province.
The symposium fully discussed the current development status and existing problems of magnesite industry, determined the direction and content of the subject research, and implemented the research outline. The meeting decided that the Liaoning Non-metallic Mineral Industry Association would take the lead in organizing industry experts to carry out research projects.
20. Haicheng City has achieved results in solidly promoting mine ecological governance and restoration
According to the relevant person in charge of Haicheng City Natural Resources Bureau, since 2021, Haicheng City plans to use three years to treat and repair 609.88 hectares of mines, 110.06 hectares in 2021 and 160.71 hectares in 2022, of which the company's third-phase project has completed 59 hectares, and the production mine has completed 101.71 hectares, and has passed provincial and municipal acceptance.
21. Yingkou Magnesia Refractory Factory was selected into the list of outstanding intelligent manufacturing scenarios in 2022 by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
According to the Notice of the General Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the General Office of the National Development and Reform Commission, the General Office of the Ministry of Finance and the General Office of the State Administration for Market Regulation on Carrying out the 2022 Intelligent Manufacturing Pilot Demonstration Action, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will now publicize the list of unveiling units and excellent scenarios of the 2022 Intelligent Manufacturing Demonstration Factory, and Yingkou Pu Magnesium Refractory Refractory Factory will be selected into the list of excellent intelligent manufacturing scenarios.
22. The list of the first batch of important mineral resources and mineral areas in Liaoning Province was publicized, including 4 magnesite mines
On December 14, 2022, the Department of Natural Resources of Liaoning Province announced the "List of the First Batch of Important Mineral Resources and Mineral Lands in Liaoning Province", of which there are 4 magnesite enterprises.
23. The IPO of Donghe New Materials BSE passed smoothly
On December 14, 2022, the IPO of Liaoning Company successfully passed the review of the Listing Committee of the Beijing Stock Exchange. The IPO intends to raise 560 million yuan for carbon dioxide capture and purification and lightly burned magnesium oxide clean production construction projects, repayment of bank loans and replenishment of working capital. The company has rich experience in the comprehensive utilization of magnesite mineral resources, perfect industrial chain, advanced related technology and equipment, perfect environmental protection facilities, high level of informatization and intelligence, and has reached the domestic advanced level in terms of energy conservation and consumption reduction, environmental protection and comprehensive utilization rate of resources. Through the construction of fundraising and investment projects, the company's technical advantages and production of high-quality products can be further strengthened, and contribute to global carbon emission reduction.
24. Anshan will complete the ecological restoration and treatment of mines in 2022, covering an area of 481 hectares and completing the treatment of 34 magnesia furnaces and kilns
On December 27, 2022, it was learned from the Anshan Municipal Bureau of Natural Resources that in 2022, the Liaoning Provincial Government issued 111.3 hectares of mine ecological restoration and governance tasks in Anshan City, and Anshan City actually completed 481 hectares, more than three times the governance tasks issued by the province, laying a solid foundation for building a "green steel capital".
It was learned from the Anshan Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau that Anshan City will complete the treatment of 34 magnesia furnaces and kilns in 2022, and implement 176 magnesia fine treatment projects.