Resources Minister Madeleine King says Albemarle’s decision was disappointing and showed how hard it was to compete in critical and battery metals supply chains dominated by China.
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King met Albemarle boss as axe hung over WA lithium refinery
By 19News Editorial Team · Published 12 Feb 2026
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Resources Minister Madeleine King says Albemarle’s decision was disappointing and showed how hard it was to compete in critical and battery metals supply chains dominated by China.
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