Here's a simplified explanation of magnetism ;
Electricity is caused by the flow of electrons from one atom to another.
Each atom has one or more electrons which are spinning around protons (and possibly neutrons).
The electron in an atom has as a result of its continuous spin a kinetic force (exhibitng motion).
An electron which flows makes a flow field effect that we call magnetism. (quantum field or ether?)
Electric current flow = Magnetism (Force lines around and from the flow)
When the electrons are aligned in their spin so that they have the same direction across many
atoms they create the effect of electron flow within the material itself. The flow makes a magnetic field.
This is what a permanent magnet is. The conductive metals with similar properties will seek to
align themselves with the collective electron flow and become "magnetised".