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Trevor Chesal, Albemarle’s senior director of environment & sustainable development, has spent two decades ensuring mine closures are done right. From Kings Mountain to global boardrooms, his mission is clear: build trust, minimize impacts and prove critical minerals can be developed responsibly.

GLP-1 therapies are revolutionizing care for diabetes and obesity, driving unprecedented demand and innovation. As pharmaceutical companies race to scale production and expand access, Albemarle stands ready as a trusted chemistry partner — delivering the precision, consistency and capacity needed to

They may look like ordinary white powders, but lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide have extraordinary roles. These compounds form the backbone of modern energy storage that powers everything from everyday electronics to advanced grid systems.

Ignacio Toro, Albemarle’s environmental manager in Chile, believes nature and development can coexist. His career — spanning government, nonprofits, and industry — focuses on sustainable, inclusive projects. At Albemarle, he leads a lithium extraction initiative using innovative, eco-friendly