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It takes a village to process lithium

by Alex Scott
January 12, 2023 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 101, Issue 2

 

Plan of a village for Albemarle's workers in Australia.
Credit: Albemarle
Albemarle may build a village for about 850 workers near Kemerton, Australia.

Albemarle’s project to double the amount of lithium it processes in western Australia is so big that the company may build a village for the additional 850 or so workers it will need to run the expanded operations. Located near Kemerton, Australia, the village would feature 200 villas as well as a recreation center and swimming pool. Albemarle is planning to build the residential site because it says there isn’t enough local accommodation. The company has yet to determine the exact location of the village. It aims to hire locals whenever possible.

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