Albemarle: Lithium extraction for EV batteries will expand in North America

"Collaboration is the magic sauce," Norris said. "This is how we all have to operate. That's the call to action." (HANNAH LUTZ)

September 14, 2023 12:24 PM

DETROIT — Innovation and collaboration are the keys to scaling the lithium supply chain in North America, said Eric Norris, president of the lithium business unit at Albemarle Corp.

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