NEWS & MEDIA

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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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 12, 2023, Albemarle Corporation, a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, announced today that the U.S. Department of Defense has approved a $90 million grant to help support the expansion of domestic mining and the production of lithium for the nation's battery supply chain.

Read the newsletter to learn more about local events, project updates, and the role Albemarle is playing to create more sustainable energy sources. Sign up to receive The Element directly to your inbox by clicking on the QR code found on the back page of the newsletter.

Read The Element to learn more about local events, project updates, and the role Albemarle is playing to create more sustainable energy sources. Sign up to receive our newsletter directly to your inbox by clicking on the QR code found on the back page of the newsletter.

Albemarle Kings Mountain is launching The Element, a newsletter dedicated to providing information on all aspects of the proposed Kings Mountain mine project. Read the newsletter to learn more about local events, project updates, and the role Albemarle is playing to create more sustainable energy sources. Sign up to receive The Element directly to your inbox by clicking on the QR code found on the back page of the newsletter. 

Today Albemarle released its annual Sustainability Report, Committed to Building a More Resilient World.

2022 Sustainability Report Highlights

• On-track progress toward sustainability goals and targets
• New goals for air quality, scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and diversity
• Initial Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report

“Our annual Sustainability Report is an opportunity to share the progress we have made on our key environmental and diversity targets,” said Albemarle CEO Kent Masters. “Albemarle is a values-driven organization that strives to operate with transparency and integrity. As we continue to execute against our growth strategy and innovate around new products and technologies, we are dedicated to doing so with people and planet in mind.”

International Women in Mining met with Helena Rodriguez, Project Integration Manager at Albemarle to talk about her experience working with large multinational organizations and how she has been a leader on diverse and inclusive teams. In this article, Helena shares her experiences as a mentor and leader in helping others to achieve personal satisfaction, progress their careers, and find happiness in the workplace. Helena is based in Albemarle's corporate office in Charlotte, North Carolina.