US magnesium alloy ingot AZ91D CFR Houston prices edged slightly higher in July 2026, extending the 0.88% gain recorded in June as freight inflation on the Asia-US lane, steady automotive sector procurement, and managed Chinese export scheduling sustained upward pricing pressure. In June 2026, magnesium alloy ingot prices in the USA increased, with freight inflation on the Asia-US lane cited as a primary driver of the price movement. August is anticipated to see a price decline as Chinese production volumes normalize, freight costs moderate, and automotive seasonal demand subsides.
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.
