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Albemarle Foundation Publishes 2020 Community Impact Report
Inaugural annual report highlights company's philanthropic contributions and results
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, announced today that the Albemarle Foundation has released its first-ever annual Community Impact Report. The report offers insight into the Foundation's programs, distributions, and success stories in communities from around the world.
Albemarle Introduces ACTION+™ Catalyst Technology: Next Generation Butylene Yields and Gasoline Octane
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 7, 2021 - Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, announced today the addition of ACTION+ Catalyst Technology to the company’s cornerstone ACTION FCC Catalyst line following two successful commercial trials. The company announced this new technology product during the 2021 AFPM (American Fuel & Petroleum Manufacturers) Summit in New Orleans, an annual two-day industry education event.
Read MoreAlbemarle Highlights Bromine-Based Solution for Fire Prevention
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 6, 2021 – As North America observes Fire Prevention Week and the importance of fire safety awareness, Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) is proud to join the fight for a safer world with a flame-retardant solution that helps manufacturers meet fire safety standards, protecting lives and property.
Read MoreAlbemarle to Expand Lithium Production Capabilities with Acquisition of Guangxi Tianyuan New Energy Materials Co., Ltd.
Acquisition will add conversion capacity in China near the Port of Qinzhou CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, announced today that its subsidiary, Albemarle Lithium UK Limited , has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding equity of Guangxi Tianyuan New Energy Materials Co., Ltd. ("Tianyuan"), a lithium converter located in Guangxi, China. Under terms of the agreement, Albemarle will acquire all outstanding equity from Tianyuan's shareholders for approximately USD $200 million, subject to certain adjustments. Albemarle expects the transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, to close in early 2022.
Albemarle Corporation to Release Third-Quarter 2021 Earnings Results on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, announced today that it will release its third-quarter 2021 earnings after the NYSE closes on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021.
Albemarle to Provide Strategic Update at Investor Day
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, will host its 2021 Investor Day event today at 8:30 a.m. ET. The event will be held virtually and by webcast to ensure the safety of all participants.
Read MoreAlbemarle Begins Third-Party Audit in Chile Using IRMA's Standard for Responsible Mining
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry and in lithium extraction and production, announced today that it has commenced an independent, third-party assessment using the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance's (IRMA) Standard for Responsible Mining at the company's lithium brine extraction site, the Salar Plant, located in Northern Chile in the Salar de Atacama.
Read MoreAlbemarle Reports Second-Quarter Results
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) today announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.
Read MoreAlbemarle Corporation Announces Dividend - Sept 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) announces that it has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share. The dividend, which has an annualized rate of $1.56, is payable Oct. 1, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business as of Sept. 17, 2021.
Read MoreAlbemarle Corporation to Host 2021 Investor Day on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, announced today its plans to host a virtual Investor Day on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021.
Read MoreAlbemarle Establishes Battery Materials Innovation Center in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, announced today the opening of the company's Battery Materials Innovation Center (BMIC) located at its Kings Mountain, North Carolina, site. Read MoreAlbemarle Earns Multiple American Chemistry Council Responsible Care Awards
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, announced today that it received 10 American Chemistry Council (ACC) Responsible Care Awards for its exemplary health, safety and environmental initiatives.
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