Unassuming Arkansas town is about to become epicenter of US’s lithium boom: Magnolia – a blue-collar town where 25% of its 11k population are unemployed
A small, quiet Arkansas town home to just 11,100 people is set to become the epicenter of the US ‘white gold’ boom. Magnolia, a blue-collar town in the state’s southern region, was once a locus for oil but is on track to become a major producer of lithium, dubbed ‘white gold’ because of its soft, […]
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Magnolia approves salary for mayor, City Council members
Magnolia City Council voted 3-1 to approve an ordinance for a salary for the mayor and City Council members at its July 11 meeting. Council Member Richard Carby was absent, and Council Member Brenda Hoppe voted against approval. The big picture The mayor will be paid a $200 per month salary while council members will […]
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Albemarle Corporation Upgrades Magnolia, Arkansas, Bromine Facilities
Related Research Albemarle Corporation, a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, plans to expand and modernize two bromine facilities in Magnolia, Arkansas. The $540 million project is expected to increase the workforce at the two facilities by 15 percent. The upgrade will be designed to meet growing demand for fire […]
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