Civil Municipal - August 2024

ALBEMARLE KINGS MOUNTAIN: TRANSFORMING ESSENTIAL RESOURCES INTO CRITICAL ELEMENTS FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Albemarle leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Headquartered in nearby Charlotte, NC, Albemarle has a global reach as a leading provider of lithium, bromine and other essential elements. The demand for lithium is growing at an exciting rate, driven in large part by the increasing global demand for mobile devices, electric vehicles and grid storage. Albemarle’s King’s Mountain facility is one of the most sophisticated advanced lithium material sites in the world, encompassing the entire lithium ecosystem, from process technology and development to conversion. It also hosts a state-of-the-art research and development center, featuring a world-class facility for battery materials synthesis and testing. In addition, Albemarle is taking steps to redevelop the proposed Kings Mountain Mine, which idled operations in the 1990s. As one of the richest lithium bearing spodumene ore deposits in the world, the proposed mine would provide a valuable domestic source of lithium. We are committed to building resilient communities and investing where we operate to support safe, healthy and economically vibrant regions. To date, Albemarle has contributed more than $2 million to community initiatives in the area. To learn more, connect with us at albemarlekingsmountain.com. We transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. We partner with industry leaders around the world to push the boundaries of innovation, solve complex problems and meet everyday challenges. Through our impact, we advance the future of movement, power the clean energy transition, enable an always-on world and improve the quality of life. At the heart of it all, is lithium. Elements that Move, Power, Connect and Protect albemarlekingsmountain.com 129 W. Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC kmcommunity@albemarle.com 704-734-2775 © 2024 by Albemarle Corporation. All rights reserved. The Albemarle logo is a registered trademark of Albemarle Corporation.

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