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Up to 25 jobs are at reportedly at risk at Glensanda Quarry in Lochaber.
It is understood councillors will seek clarification from the site's operators, Aggregate Industries, on news reports that the jobs are to be axed.
The granite quarry produces crushed granite to markets all across Northern Europe, from washed sand through to off-shore armour material.
Council Leader Margaret Davidson said: "I will be seeking – along with Lochaber Area Leader, Cllr Andrew Baxter – clarification from Aggregate Industries of their proposals regarding staff transfers to a contractor at Glesanda Quarry in Lochaber and what the impact will be on jobs.
"Both Cllr Baxter and I, are concerned at news reports claiming that up to half of long-term jobs could be lost at the quarry and we will be seeking further information and reassurance on what TUPE arrangements will be in place. These are vitally important jobs in a fragile rural economy.
"We also wish to discuss with the GMB Union what their concerns are for their members."
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