Yildirim Group is a conglomerate with interests in mining, ports, and chemicals in more than 28 countries. The company has been looking to expand abroad and Inside of the country.

Albchrome has been somewhat controversial due to a number of miners deaths and serious injuries with no accountability from the company. Furthermore, protests have taken place over working conditions, low salaries, and failure to provide adequate safety materials.

Albchrome is a limited liability company registered in Albania, with object of activity: management, support activities for the mining industry, services for non-metallic minerals, etc. Albchrome has two wholly owned subsidiaries Albchrome LLC and Vllahen Mining LLC.