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Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers. In the lithium industry, the majority of demand comes from batteries, where lithium is used as the energy storage material, particularly in electric vehicles. Albemarle is a fully integrated lithium producer. Its upstream resources include salt brine deposits in Chile and the US and two hard rock mines in Australia, both of which are joint ventures. The company operates lithium refining plants in Chile, the US, Australia, and China. Albemarle is a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants. It is also a major producer of oil refining catalysts.
Verona Pharma PLC is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutics for the treatment of respiratory diseases with unmet medical needs. The company is currently focusing on developing its Ensifentrine product candidate, which will treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis (CF), and other respiratory diseases, including asthma.