Albemarle Corp
ALB
Company Profile
Business description
Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers. In the lithium industry, the majority of demand comes from batteries, where lithium is used as the energy storage material, particularly in electric vehicles. Albemarle is a fully integrated lithium producer. Its upstream resources include salt brine deposits in Chile and the US and two hard rock mines in Australia, both of which are joint ventures. The company operates lithium refining plants in Chile, the US, Australia, and China. Albemarle is a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants.
Contact
4250 Congress Street
Suite 900
CharlotteNC28209
USAT: +1 980 299-5700
Sector
Basic Materials
Stock type
Cyclical
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Fiscal Year End
31 December 2026
Employees
7,800
Albemarle Corp News & Analysis
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Chart of the Week: Booming mined commodity prices see little value on offer
Iran War disruptions drive thermal coal and aluminum prices higher but value to be found in other pockets.
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Albemarle earnings: Shares rally on strong profit growth well above consensus estimates
Albemarle should see sequential profit growth in the second quarter and maintain higher profits through the year.
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Chart of the Week: Lithium is rebounding on rising demand
The mining sector is significantly overvalued on average but select value to be found.
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