Albemarle Receives Mining Award for Lithium Operations in Chile

Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) reported that, through its subsidiary Rockwood Litio Limitada, it has been presented with the 2015 National Mining Society award for its contributions to the advancement of the lithium industry in Chile.

As quoted in the press release:

The award was presented to Rockwood Lithium on August 28 at an annual banquet in Santiago, Chile.  The event was hosted by the National Mining Society and attended by various industry and government representatives, including Chilean President, Michelle Bachelet.  During the banquet, the company was also among the finalists for the coveted John T. Ryan award due to its exemplary safety record in 2014.

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