lithium

China controls critical mineral processing with $120B invested since 2023, commanding 90% rare earth refining and raising Western supply chain vulnerabilities.

The Metals Company gains regulatory approval for deep-sea mining under Trump administration, positioning itself to extract critical EV minerals as stock trades below $7.

Albemarle declares quarterly dividend of $0.405 per share, payable April 1, 2026. The annualized rate is $1.62 per share.

Copper producer Freeport-McMoRan and lithium producer Albemarle attract investors as commodity prices stabilize, positioning both for growth amid expanding production and rising EV demand.

Albemarle returns to growth with $1.43B Q4 revenue as lithium demand accelerates, positioning the company to capitalize on 14.5% projected sector expansion through 2030.