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Kings Mountain Mine Dewatering Successfully Completed
Albemarle has successfully completed dewatering the Kings Mountain Mine open pit in North Carolina. The completion of dewatering marks a significant step forward for Albemarle’s long‑term plans at the site. As one of the one of the world’s richest lithium deposits, the Kings Mountain mine has the potential to be a cornerstone of a U.S.-based lithium supply chain. The company can continue its technical studies and planning efforts as it evaluates the potential redevelopment of one of North America’s most important lithium resources.
CommunityMarch 03, 2026Albemarle+Local: Building Shared Value and Opportunity in ChileTo strengthen our long-term presence in Chile’s Salar de Atacama region, Albemarle has introduced Albemarle+Local, a development program that brings together apprenticeships, local employability programs and local provider development under a single program.
InnovationJanuary 14, 2026Expert Voices: The Science of Seeing the InvisibleDr. Zhaoxiong (Norm) Zheng, a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy chemist at Albemarle’s Process Development Center in Baton Rouge, uses advanced imaging technology — not to scan bodies, but to analyze the molecular structure of specialty chemicals, helping teams across the company
PeopleNovember 12, 2025Trevor Chesal's Global Journey in Responsible MiningTrevor 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.
Press ReleasesMarch 02, 2026Albemarle Appoints Michelle T. Collins and Mark R. Widmar to Board of DirectorsCHARLOTTE, N.C., March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has appointed Michelle T. Collins and Mark R. Widmar to the Board- Press ReleasesMarch 02, 2026Albemarle Corporation Announces Cash Tender Offers for Debt Securities and Redemption of 4.650% Senior Notes due 2027CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, today announced the commencement of cash tender offers for certain series of its debt securities and the full redemption of
- Press ReleasesMarch 02, 2026Albemarle Completes Sale of Controlling Stake in Ketjen to KPS Capital PartnersCHARLOTTE, N.C., March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health, today announced it has completed the sale of a controlling stake in Ketjen Corporation's refining catalyst solutions
- Press ReleasesFebruary 26, 2026Albemarle Announces Quarterly Common Stock DividendCHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) today announced that it declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.405 per share. The dividend, which has an annualized rate of $1.62, is payable April 1, 2026, to shareholders of record
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