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NGO Summit Recap |
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Representatives from 14 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with local, national and international ties attended either in person or virtually. The event demonstrated Albemarle’s global commitment to community involvement and transparency on a local level.
John Searby, executive director of the Catawba Riverkeeper said the company’s best practices could serve as the standard for lithium mining in North Carolina. |
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Last year we awarded 21 local grants in honor of the Kings Mountain 150th Anniversary. This year, we will continue to highlight a few recipients every month to follow the contributions they are making to their communities:
Common Ground Cafe
Common Ground Cafe, an organization dedicated to providing nutritious meals to seniors in need, is using these funds to expand its services from Shelby to the Kings Mountain area, addressing food insecurity among senior residents. This scaling of this program was recently featured in the Shelby Star.
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Cleveland County Crime Stoppers
We were pleased to welcome the Cleveland County Crime Stoppers team to our Project Center as they celebrated their grant. The contribution will fund programming that promotes community safety and fosters a secure environment for living, working and recreation.
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Earl Scruggs Center Exhibit on Lithium |
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This cultural center in Shelby used its grant to support a new exhibit, "Healing Waters: A History of Cleveland County's Mineral Springs," which opened this week. The exhibit explores the area's unique geology, including the history of lithium, a critical natural resource found in the region.
Visitors can learn about lithium’s role in everything from early versions of soft drinks to today's modern drone technology, highlighting its diverse applications over time. The exhibit also features an interactive section for children, where they can outfit themselves as Albemarle employees and take part in hands-on science projects, making learning both fun and engaging.
"Healing Waters" will run through the year, and Cleveland County residents receive free admission on Saturdays. |
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Mine Pit Odor Update |
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Although odors have not been observed near the mine pit for several weeks as compared to the "turn over" of the mine pit water that occurred late last year, the project team recently installed yellow buoy-like objects on the surface of the water as previously planned. The objects are designed to disrupt wind-caused movement of water and further prevent the continued mixing of the upper and lower levels of the water remaining in the mine pit. |
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Until the mine pit can be fully dewatered later this year, intermittent odors are possible, and Albemarle expects to continue conducting air monitoring around the mine pit. |
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Women on Fire Celebrated Resilience and Community |
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Albemarle was proud to sponsor this annual event where women from across Cleveland County celebrated resilience, gratitude and overcoming challenges.
Albemarle hosted an informational table, offering the opportunity to learn more about the Kings Mountain Mine project. |
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Chase Middle School
Career Fair |
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We had a fantastic time at Chase Middle School's Career Fair last month, connecting with students and exploring the exciting opportunities in the lithium industry.
Thank you to Chase Middle School for hosting us-- we're grateful for the opportunity to engage with such enthusiastic and curious students. |
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Albemarle was honored to be presenting sponsor of Gala in the Garden, the Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County's annual fundraising event.
Community Relations Manager Sarah Degnan addressed attendees on behalf of Albemarle, highlighting our partnership with the foundation. It was a memorable evening in support of their mission to enhance healthcare access and outcomes for local residents.
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Kings Mountain Gateway
Trail 5K/10M Run |
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The Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 5K and 10-Mile Run is scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail. Registration fees are $20 for each race without a t-shirt and $25 with a T-shirt. Albemarle is honored to support this annual event. For more information or to register click on the link below.
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