NEWS & MEDIA

In preparation to dewater the proposed mine pit – pending an approved permit from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) – Albemarle has constructed a temporary water treatment plant (WTP) which will be used to clean and filter the pit’s accumulated rainwater before pumping it to South Creek Reservoir for gradual release into Kings Creek.

Join Cindy Estridge, Albemarle Corporation Community Affairs Specialist, on a tour of the legendary Kings Mountain Mine pit to learn about the mine’s rich history, how to mine lithium, and the potential future for this valuable resource.

Giving back to the Kings Mountain community is important to all of us at Albemarle. That’s why in 2023, we provided more than $335K to support programs focused on education, health and wellness and cultural initiatives to bring people together for a stronger community.

In this combined November/December issue, read how Albemarle Kings Mountain is supporting the transition to cleaner energy; promoting a sense of belonging and inclusion to others; and spreading holiday joy in our community this season. We wish you and yours a happy holiday season!

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To employees like the three generations of the McDaniel family, or former chemistry teacher Cindy Estridge, the Kings Mountain facility is more than a job, it represents a future for their families and their community.

The Albemarle electric bus makes a drive through downtown Kings Mountain to celebrate the holiday season during the Kings Mountain Holiday Parade. 

Albemarle surprises nine Cleveland County Schools with funds to support Kings Mountain students and teachers. 

The October issue of The Element brings you news about the Albemarle and Caterpillar partnership for enhancing sustainable mining operations; questions and answers from our mining experts about dewatering the mine pit, and how we are working toward permitting requirements for the project. We've also captured some of our community highlights and coming events and provided a link to our September town hall meeting to keep you up to date on what's happening at Albemarle. 

This month, The Albemarle Foundation was recognized for its donation to help remodel the Women and Children’s building at the Cleveland County Rescue Mission (CCRM). CCRM is dedicated to serving the homeless and disadvantaged populations of Shelby, and Cleveland County, NC. By providing access to basic needs as well as opportunities for restoration, personal growth, and development, CCRM enables people to begin their journey out of crisis and into self-sufficiency. Accepting the award is Margot Plonk, Albemarle Kings Mountain Education Specialist, pictured with Michael Woods, Director, Cleveland County Rescue Mission. 

Albemarle Corporation, a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, signed agreements today with Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) to collaborate on solutions to support the full circular battery value chain and sustainable mining operations.

In this month’s issue we bring you news about recent funding from the Department of Defense for US lithium production; mine tailings management; internship benefits at Albemarle, recaps of the August townhall and community highlights, and an update on our environmental and social impact assessment work.

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