Fresh Perspectives
At QMAG, we value fresh perspectives - especially when they lead to meaningful operational improvements. Cody Christensen is one of our early-career engineers, originally from Dalby in South East QLD, and he has been applying his dual degrees in Chemical Process Engineering and Chemistry from QUT to tackle some key challenges on site.
His current focus areas are:
• Enhancing energy efficiency in our MHF units by lowering operating temperatures while maintaining product quality
• Improving throughput in the milling circuits by identifying bottlenecks and optimizing milling time
• Exploring ways to refine the electrofusion process
These projects reflect a thoughtful, data-driven approach to improving performance. The unique industrial processes at QMAG offer rare exposure to pyroprocessing and bulk material flow processes, and it's exciting to see young team members making the most of these opportunities.
"QMAG has given me the chance to work on systems that are hard to find elsewhere in Australia. It’s rewarding to contribute to projects that have a real impact."
We appreciate the initiative and curiosity this young colleague brings to the table - and look forward to seeing what’s next.
Indonesia Critical Minerals Conference 2026
We are pleased to announce that QMAG, together with our colleagues from Refratechnik Group Holding, Refratechnik Asia and Baymag Inc., will be participating in the Indonesia Critical Minerals Conference (ICM 2026) in Jakarta, 3–5 June 2026.
AWIC 2026 Site Visit
QMAG was proud to host another visit from the AWIC - Awesome Women in Construction Roadshow on 15 May 2026, welcoming thirteen Year 10 students from The Cathedral College (TCC), Rockhampton, along with employment and manufacturing professionals. AWIC (awic.org.au) is a Queensland-based not-for-profit organisation with a national footprint, dedicated to championing meaningful careers for women in the construction and related manufacturing industries.
Cobalt Conference 2026
We’re excited to share that QMAG will be represented at the Cobalt Congress 2026 from12–13 May at the Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid by our Head of Sales Suren Dias-Jayasinha and our Managing Director Dr. Christoph Beyer.
EMAG45 shipment to Indonesia
Queensland Magnesia has successfully completed loading and dispatched a 5,000-ton bulk shipment of EMAG45 High Grade CCM in one-metric-ton bags to an Indonesian customer, departing from the Port of Brisbane.
Unlock Higher Recovery in Hydrometallurgy with EMAG45!
When it comes to precision and performance in hydrometallurgical precipitation, EMAG45 from Queensland Magnesia (QMAG) stands in a league of its own. Produced from one of the world’s largest cryptocrystalline magnesite deposit in Queensland, Australia, EMAG45 is QMAG’s highest reactive caustic calcined magnesia, engineered specifically for demanding metals recovery applications.
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