Scrap metal pile next to a back road reveals ghosts of lithium past, present and future

Albemarle has revealed it lost more than $1 billion last quarter and its failed Kemerton expansion project is largely to blame. Analysts say it could forecast an end to lithium hydroxide processing in WA. Albemarle has revealed it lost more than $1 billion last quarter and its failed Kemerton expansion project is largely to blame. Analysts say it could forecast an end to lithium hydroxide processing in WA. Mining and Metals Industry, Economic Trends and Indicators Latest business news