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Cleveland Community College Collaboration Update |
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To support the proposed redevelopment of the Kings Mountain Mine, Albemarle continues to develop workforce training programs with Cleveland Community College (CCC), enabled by a U.S. Department of Energy grant and an additional $1 million donation from Albemarle that was announced in 2024.
Representatives from Albemarle and CCC have met monthly since June 2023 to work together to develop curriculums. The core program to be accredited is for the concentrator operator training. This role works in the mine's processing plant where the ore from the mine is processed to separate the valuable lithium bearing minerals (spodumene) from the non-valuable and inert minerals. The concentrator operator’s job is to safely run, monitor and adjust the equipment that crushes, grinds, separates and recovers the spodumene from the ore. This training program is also planned to collaborate with the Mineral Research Lab at North Carolina State University.
Other planned training programs vary by role and are expected to include a mix of short-term certifications, classroom instruction and longer-term apprenticeship models tied to future operations. The offerings under development are intended to prepare workers for operational, technical and skilled trades positions, with program timing and structured to align with the mine project’s permitting and potential development progress.
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Responsible Mining at Kings Mountain: Use of Mined Materials
An innovative agreement between Albemarle and Martin Marietta Materials is one example of how the Kings Mountain Mine is being designed to optimize the management of natural resources and its operational footprint.
As part of the mine’s project plan, a portion of the non-lithium bearing material generated during mining would be delivered to Martin Marietta’s adjacent quarry. There, the material would be processed by Martin Marietta into construction aggregate used for local roads, schools, homes, sidewalks and a host of other building projects.
In addition, the agreement also calls for a royalty fee for each ton of aggregate sold by Martin Marietta to be paid to Albemarle. Albemarle plans to transfer the royalty to a non-profit entity that can focus on funding initiatives to support Kings Mountain and the surrounding communities. We’re proud to work together as two North Carolina-based companies on an exciting project that benefits local communities and advances a more sustainable future.
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Lithium in our Lives: Quiet Power at Daniel Stowe |
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At the Daniel Stowe Conservancy, a quieter kind of technology is taking root. Across its expansive grounds in Gaston County, traditional gas-powered landscaping tools are increasingly being replaced with lithium-ion battery equipment, reducing noise, emissions and overall environmental impact. For visitors, this change can offer a more peaceful experience among the gardens; for staff, it brings more efficient tools that require less maintenance and deliver consistent performance. It’s a practical example of how lithium-ion technology is shaping everyday operations in places dedicated to conservation and community.
Albemarle is proud to have supported the Conservancy as a presenting sponsor of their Holidays at the Garden, helping bring the community together each season to experience the beauty of the gardens in a whole new light. |
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Take a Virtual Tour of our Project Center with Margot Plonk |
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Earth Day at the Gateway Trail
We celebrated the national holiday last month with a great turnout from the community. We are always proud to support events that bring people together and promote care for our environment. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and joined us for the butterfly release. |
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Annual Kings Mountain
Litter Sweep |
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Our community affairs team took part in this annual Kings Mountain initiative, working together to keep the community beautiful. |
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