That type of reasoning is what has driven you into so bad...

That type of reasoning is what has driven you into so bad investing decisions in the past.

From Albemarle's webpage:
"Albemarle is the industry leader in lithium and lithium derivatives"
Are they lying in their statement? So yes, they are the world leader in lithium. No quotation marks needed.

As you are stubborn enough to repeat stupid mantras, I will repeat facts. From Albemarle's webpage:

"The company noted growing complexities associated with the proposed transaction as a factor in its decision."
https://www.albemarle.com/global/news/albemarle-withdraws-non-binding-offer-acquire-liontown-resources

That was made SHORTLY AFTER Gina Reinhart bought a stake that grew complexities in the proposed transaction. The banks' pulling their finance didn't add complexities to the proposed transaction. Which otherwise happened later.