The project is supporting the establishment of a large scale production of high purity Mg-based particles in NSW and WA, sourced from the waste bitterns of solar salt operations in Karratha, and is developing a new strategy in synthesising novel mesoporous Mg-based particles via spray-drying. Successful outcomes will enable the supply of locally-sourced and manufactured ingredients for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products and support the Australian’s export industry of value-added materials.