Our proposed Carolina Lithium project is expected to be a key economic contributor¹ for the communities and businesses of Gaston County, producing billions in economic output, creating hundreds of jobs, and providing millions in state and local tax revenues.   

During the construction phase alone, Carolina Lithium is expected to have a $1.2 billion cumulative impact, creating 200 direct jobs. In the first five years of operation, the project is estimated to provide $3.9 billion in total economic output and $45 million in local tax impact, with 428 direct jobs and $210 million in total labor compensation. Average total compensation per employee is expected to be more than $82,000 annually.  

We expect the project to require products and services from local vendors and suppliers, attract new businesses, and grow the need for residential and commercial development, restaurants, hotels, and other retail establishments.

These investments translate to additional tax revenues – funds that could help support the county’s priorities for schools, public safety, libraries, senior citizen programs, parks and recreation, emergency services, and more. And we believe Gaston County is poised to benefit from the well-paying, local jobs and economic opportunity our proposed operation is expected to bring.