Albemarle: the mines it operates or owns, and what they report
Albemarle is a listed company headquartered in United States (NYSE: ALB). This site lists 3 operations tied to it, for lithium: it operates 1 and holds an interest in 2 more. On the operations here where a whole-operation figure in metal content can be stated, its interests add up to about 41,000 tonnes of lithium (14% of world output). That leaves out operations without such a figure, so it is not the company's total.
Its operations on this site
| Operation | Commodity and country | Role | Interest | Whole-operation output | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbushes | lithium | Owner | 49% | 1,410 kt spodumene concentrate | 13% |
| Wodgina | lithium | Owner | 50% | about 16,000 t of lithium | 5.5% |
| Salar de Atacama (Albemarle) | lithium | Operator | 100% | 14 thousand tonnes lithium metal (Li content) | 4.8% |
How much is that on its interests?
- lithium: 41,000 tonnes of content across 3 operations, about 14% of world output. Periods differ by operation (CY2025). At least one whole-operation figure is derived from an owner's share; see that operation's page.
Sources
- Albemarle Corporation (SEC EDGAR): Form 10-K for fiscal year ended 31 December 2025 (annual report (10-K), CY2025 (with CY2024, CY2023 comparatives)). Opened 3 November 2026.