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Idling Kemerton While Guiding Flat 2026 Output Might Change The Case For Investing In Albemarle (ALB)
Earlier in February 2026, Albemarle said it had idled the last operating train at its Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant in Western Australia, recorded US$245.60 million of long‑lived asset impairments for the December 2025 quarter, and reported a quarterly net loss despite higher sales.
At the same time, Albemarle guided to 2026 net sales of US$5.70 billion to US$6.00 billion with flat volumes, while shifting Kemerton into care and maintenance but planning to meet lithium hydroxide demand...