Advancing U.S. Critical Resources and Essential Elements
Our U.S. sites help provide a secure supply of essential elements to customers around the world. Throughout the U.S., Albemarle operates world-class hard-rock and brine lithium resources, a state-of-the-art lithium conversion facility, advanced lithium material and process development, bromine production facilities and the only lithium-producing mine in the U.S., located in Silver Peak, NV.
Kings Mountain, NC
Our 1,200-acre site in Kings Mountain, NC sits on one of the richest spodumene ore deposits in the world and is one of the most sophisticated sites for advanced lithium material development. The site’s Lithium Conversion Facility produces battery-grade lithium hydroxide, lithium bromide, lithium chloride, USP-grade lithium carbonate, high purity lithium carbonate, battery grade lithium metal products and lithium alloy powders.
With the growing demand for lithium, Albemarle is pursuing a potential restart of production from the Kings Mountain mine to strengthen the U.S. supply of critical minerals.
Magnolia, AR
Albemarle's Magnolia manufacturing plants are two of the world's largest suppliers of bromine and bromine chemicals. Our two plants in Columbia County produce different chemical ingredients used in the manufacturing of a wide range of products, including flame retardants, inorganic bromides, agricultural intermediates and tertiary amines.
Silver Peak, NV
Albemarle’s Silver Peak location is the only active lithium resource in the United States and part of our portfolio of world-class resources. It is where we first began the producing lithium from brine using solar evaporation ponds more than 50 years ago. Today the site employs over 60 people and produces technical-grade lithium carbonate and special grades of lithium hydroxide.
Responsible Resource Management
We prioritize responsible extraction and operations to provide the safest and most reliable supply network in the industry. With the most diverse resources and conversion footprint, we’re trusted to deliver where our customers need it most, ensuring the shortest path to success.
Meeting Rising Demand
Rising electricity demand is being driven by several converging trends, particularly the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and data centers. As electricity demand continues to grow, grid energy storage will play an increasingly important role in keeping power systems stable and reliable.
Lithium is a critical ingredient in energy storage systems -- large-scale battery systems installed at fixed locations to store electricity for later use and help balance supply and demand on the grid.
Critical Minerals for a More Resilient World
Lithium is a critical element that plays a significant role in various aspects of modern life. It is essential for national security and energy independence, serving as a cornerstone in the development of advanced technologies and renewable energy solutions in multiple industries and applications.
Related Stories
LocationsFebruary 20, 2025Silver Peak Stands Alone as U.S. Lithium ResourceLess than 2% of the world’s lithium production comes from the United States today, and almost all of that is sourced from Albemarle’s Silver Peak facility.
CompanyMarch 20, 2025Albemarle CEO Highlights Arkansas Ties, Lithium FutureCEO Kent Masters spoke to elected officials and business leaders in Arkansas about the state and the industry.
CompanySeptember 16, 2024Kings Mountain: All the Elements of a Lithium EcosystemLess than an hour’s drive from Charlotte, North Carolina, lies Kings Mountain, a city that straddles a mineral-rich area that has played host to miners and prospectors since gold was discovered there in the 1800s.
