South Korean steelmaker Posco is to supply light-weight magnesium sheets to Porsche for use in the roof of the German car company’s new 911 GT3 RS high-performance sportscar – unveiled at this month’s Geneva Motor Show.

Posco said it is the first time magnesium will be used for limited volumes of body parts.

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However, it expects automotive demand for the material to grow rapidly as vehicle manufacturers continue to look for light-weighting solutions.

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