In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global battery metals sector, Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) officially announced on February 11, 2026, that it will idle the remaining operations at its flagship Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant in Western Australia. This decision marks the final chapter in a multi-year restructuring
FEBRUARY 13, 2026 — The lithium market, which spent much of 2024 and 2025 in a punishing "glut-induced" slumber, has woken up with a vengeance this month. A perfect storm of geopolitical maneuvering, aggressive new U.S. industrial policy, and a massive pull-forward in Chinese demand has sent lithium carbonate futures
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the critical minerals sector, Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) announced on February 11, 2026, that it would idle the remaining operational unit at its Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant in Western Australia. The decision to place the facility into "care and maintenance" marks the
On this Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the global eyes of the energy transition are fixed squarely on Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB). Following the release of its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report this afternoon, the Charlotte-based specialty chemicals giant finds itself at a critical juncture. After weathering the brutal lithium "winter" of 2023 and 2024—a period characterized [...]
The "lithium winter" that chilled the clean energy sector for nearly two years has officially thawed. As of mid-January 2026, the lithium market is signaling a decisive V-shaped recovery, marked by a dramatic rebound in prices and a shift from a global surplus to a looming structural deficit. The catalyst
In a move that has sent ripples through the specialty chemicals sector, Scotiabank (NYSE:BNS) has officially upgraded Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) to a "Sector Outperform" rating. The upgrade, issued early this morning on January 12, 2026, marks a definitive shift in sentiment for the world’s largest lithium producer.
The lithium market, long dormant following a two-year supply glut, erupted into a frenzied rally on January 12, 2026, as a fundamental shift in Chinese fiscal policy sent shockwaves through the global battery supply chain. Lithium carbonate futures on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX) hit their 9% daily upward limit,
As we conclude 2025, Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) stands at a critical juncture in the global energy transition. After weathering a brutal "lithium winter" that saw commodity prices collapse from their 2022 highs, the Charlotte-based specialty chemicals giant has spent the past year reinventing itself. Once defined by aggressive, high-capital expansion, the Albemarle of today [...]
As of December 26, 2025, Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) stands at a critical juncture in the global energy transition. After navigating a brutal two-year downturn in lithium prices that saw the "white gold" crash from its 2022 peaks, Albemarle has emerged in late 2025 as a leaner, more disciplined titan of the specialty chemicals industry. [...]
In a stunning reversal of fortune for the critical minerals sector, Albemarle Corp (NYSE: ALB) surged to a new 52-week high of $151.00 this week, marking a definitive end to the "lithium winter" that chilled investor sentiment throughout 2024. The Charlotte-based lithium giant, which saw its valuation crater to
The global commodity markets are currently experiencing a profound "Great Commodity Divide" as of November 28, 2025, marked by a sharp decline in crude oil prices juxtaposed with a robust rally in green metals and gold. This stark divergence signals a complex reordering of global economic priorities, driven by accelerating
New York, NY – November 28, 2025 – The global commodity markets are currently exhibiting an unusual and striking divergence, with crude oil prices continuing their slump, down an estimated 13% this year, while a broad array of other commodities – from precious metals to industrial minerals crucial for the green energy transition
As of late 2025, global commodity markets present a highly complex and often contradictory landscape, characterized by a general downward pressure on energy and agricultural prices, juxtaposed against a robust bull run in precious metals. This nuanced environment is profoundly shaped by a confluence of decelerating global economic growth, persistent
The global economy is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by an unprecedented surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage. At the heart of this revolution lie critical battery metals—lithium, cobalt, and nickel—whose strategic importance has skyrocketed, igniting a new "gold rush" that is reshaping
Sydney, Australia & Rapid City, South Dakota – November 17, 2025 – IRIS Metals (ASX: IRM) has unveiled a significant strategic initiative, announcing its intent to pursue a dual-listing on a major U.S. exchange, such as Nasdaq or the NYSE. This pivotal move is designed to dramatically enhance the company's market presence
