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Exploratory Drilling Campaign Completed Safely |
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Albemarle has successfully completed its most recent exploratory drilling campaign at the Kings Mountain Mine site. Over the course of the nine-month campaign, Albemarle and contractors logged more than 46,442 cumulative work hours with zero safety incidents. The program drilled 38 boreholes and completed 50,325 linear feet of drilling.
The drilling campaign was designed to gather critical geological data needed to support mine planning and guide future development decisions. The campaign helped test additional parts of the resource and built upon existing confidence in the deposit, one of the largest hard-rock lithium resources in the United States. It also confirmed the absence of potential lithium-bearing material in areas designated for planned mine infrastructure.
The work used diamond core drilling, a precise method that retrieves intact rock samples from underground formations, allowing geologists to better understand the size and characteristics of the lithium-bearing resource.
Safety remained the top priority throughout the campaign. Teams followed rigorous safety protocols and conducted regular risk assessments while working across multiple drill locations at the site. The program progressed steadily throughout the year, with one drilling rig demobilized in December as activities neared completion.
“I want to commend our teams and partners for completing thousands of work hours without a single safety incident. That level of care and attention makes all the difference,” said Kwame Frempong, lead geologist. “The data from this program strengthens our understanding of the Kings Mountain resource and will guide our decisions as we look ahead to future development.” |
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Responsible Mining at Kings Mountain: Water Use
The mine is intentionally designed to operate primarily on collected precipitation, using captured rainwater to meet the majority of its operational needs. By relying on collected water instead of local municipal or regional supplies, the site significantly reduces its demand on shared community resources. Only minimal external water is required for essential functions such as drinking water, fire protection and sanitary uses.
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Lithium in our Lives: Automotive Bearing Greases |
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Lithium plays an important role in many automotive bearing greases because it helps turn lubricating oil into a thick, stable grease designed to stay where it is needed. In these greases, lithium compounds act as a thickener that holds the oil in place and slowly releases it as moving parts operate. The oil is then able to help reduce friction and wear in components such as wheel bearings and joints. Lithium-based greases are widely used in vehicles and machinery because they adhere well to metal, resist water and perform reliably under heat and heavy loads. These properties have made lithium the most common thickening ingredient used in multipurpose lubricating greases worldwide. |
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My Home Library Project with The United Way |
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Albemarle is proud to support the My Home Library Project in its second year alongside multiple community partners. Through this program, over 3,000 first through third-grade students in Cleveland County Schools will receive books to help build their home libraries.
The program, developed by United Way of Cleveland County, “aims to empower our students with the tools and resources needed to accomplish unlimited possibilities,” said Leslie Cobb, President CEO of United Way of Cleveland County.
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Cindy Estridge Appointed to Board of Cleveland County Family YMCA |
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Cameron Corder, chief executive officer of the Cleveland County YMCA, praised Cindy’s commitment to community wellness in noting her addition to the board.
“As the YMCA continues to strategically focus on improving community health, Cindy’s passion for wellness makes her a natural fit for our board. In addition, she represents an important corporate partner of the YMCA, further strengthening the connection between our organization and the community we serve.” |
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