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Another 300 jobs to go as low prices close lithium mine

Mineral Resources has closed a lithium mining operation in WA, with the loss of 300 jobs. (Marion Rae/AAP PHOTOS)

Beleaguered Mineral Resources has joined the ranks of miners pulling back from lithium production, with 300 jobs to go at a Western Australia mine.

The Bald Hill lithium mine located 50km south-east of Kambalda in the Goldfields region will be placed on care and maintenance until market conditions improve, the company announced on Wednesday.

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