The latest rounds of cuts come months after another 200 workers were let go of, as the US lithium giant continues to scale back its refinery plant.
Up to 300 jobs are set to be affected as US lithium giant Albemarle continues to scale back its refinery plant in Western Australia.
"Building on the progress already underway, we are announcing a comprehensive review of our cost and operating structure, beginning with immediate footprint actions at our Kemerton site in Australia," chief executive and chairman Kent Masters said. Under its cost-reducing actions, construction will be halted at the site's third production train and production will be idle at its second train which will be placed into care and maintenance.Albemarle confirmed those impacted will receive redundancy packages, ongoing job placement and other support options.
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