Past articles dealing with Albemarle Corporation's plans to extract lithium from brine in Columbia County.
Albemarle Corporation's South Arkansas brine may soon power cars with lithium
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Albemarle Corporation said Friday that it has developed a proprietary technology for lithium extraction from brine.
Mike McNeill's Diary
Mike McNeill's Diary for Monday, May 2, 2011: South Arkansas' "L" words
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South Arkansas may soon be known for basing its economy on three "l" words. "Lumber" you know. "Lignite" you've heard about. And with the anno…
Business
Albemarle forecasts Columbia County lithium production will start in 2013
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Albemarle Corporation predicted Friday that the commercialproduction of lithium may start at its Magnolia facility in2013.
Business
Albemarle Corporation hopes Columbia County lithium will grab 10 percent of market
- Mike McNeill, publisher and editor
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Albemarle Corporation remains on track for the commercialproduction of lithium at its Magnolia South plant starting nextyear.
Business
Albemarle Corporation CEO Kissam tells Rotarians about potential of lithium production in Columbia County
- Bill Dailey, special to magnoliareporter.com
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Columbia County has the potential to benefit from the world’s increasing demand for an element used to make batteries, as well as continue to …
Business
Albemarle Corporation changing facility roles to streamline lithium production
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Albemarle Corporation has announced its intent to transfer production of n-Butyllithium from its facility in New Johnsonville, Tennessee, to e…
Business
Albemarle will own 60 percent of Australian lithium venture
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Albemarle Corporation has closed a deal with Mineral Resources Limited under an asset sale and share subscription agreement made last December…
Business
Standard Lithium contemplates potential for lithium extraction in western Columbia County
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Standard Lithium Ltd. said Monday that it has commenced work on a Preliminary Economic Assessment involving Tetra Technologies brine leases lo…
Lafayette County
Albemarle expanding bromine production to meet demand, management pushes Columbia County lithium down the road
- Mike McNeill, publisher and editor
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Albemarle Corporation’s leadership forecasts the expansion of its bromine-based chemical production in Columbia County. It shows less near-ter…
Business
Albemarle Corporation investing $540 million into Columbia County bromine plants, will need 100 new workers
- Mike McNeill, publisher and editor
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Albemarle Corporation has committed to a $540 million expansion of its bromine plants in Columbia County. The projects at Albemarle’s Magnolia…
Business
Albemarle phasing in $540 million Columbia County expansion over five years
- Mike McNeill, publisher and editor
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Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series about Albemarle Corporation’s plans to expand its two Columbia County bromine plants. Pa…
Business
Albemarle's biggest expansion challenge: Finding 100 more workers to help run it
- Mike McNeill, publisher and editor
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Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series about Albemarle Corporation’s plans to expand its two Columbia County bromine plants. C…
Business
Arkansas Advocate : Southwest Arkansas and the promise of "green" lithium extraction
- Jordan P. Hickey, for Arkansas Advocate
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Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series looking at the promise and possible environmental peril of lithium extraction in Southwe…
Business
Albemarle Corporation building lithium pilot plants in Columbia County
- Mike McNeill, publisher and editor
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Pilot plants for the potential production of lithium are being built in Columbia County by Albemarle Corporation.
Lafayette County
Standard Lithium wants to build $1.3 billion production site near Columbia-Lafayette line
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Standard Lithium Ltd. targets construction of a $1.3 billion lithium production facility about 15 miles west of Magnolia, with work starting in 2025.
Lafayette County
Lafayette County anticipates the positives, recognizes the problems of a lithium boom
- Dixie Edington, special to magnoliareporter.com
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LEWISVILLE -- This is a year of firsts for Lafayette County Judge Valarie Clark. She is in her first year as county judge, and she is also the…
Lafayette County
ExxonMobil says it will be making lithium in Columbia County by 2027
- Mike McNeill, publisher and editor
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ExxonMobil confirmed on Monday that it is drilling wells for lithium-bearing brine in Columbia and Lafayette counties. It also plans to constr…
Lafayette County
Tetra Technologies outlines bromine-lithium plant plans for Lewisville audience
- Mike McNeill, publisher and editor
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LEWISVILLE – Tetra Technologies leaders said Thursday, April 25, 2024 that construction will start this summer on a bromine and lithium plant …
Lafayette County
Pantera Minerals sets course for Lafayette County brine leases
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Pantera Minerals Limited has announced near term work plans to define the subsurface geology and reservoir characteristics of the Pantera Lith…
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