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Congratulations to Sarabeth Moyer and Darrius Pullen for being chosen as Cherryville High School’s Piedmont Power Players!
Sarabeth, a standout defender and captain of the girls’ soccer team, is known for her exceptional strength and speed. Her agility effectively deters many opposing forwards during their attacks, says Coach Jonathan Reed.
Darrius, an accomplished track athlete, recently finished second in the high jump and third in the 4x100 relay. Coach Will Puckett says, “His can-do attitude and leadership are admirable qualities. Darrius constantly gives his best effort, and his numerous achievements are a testament to his hard work and dedication.”
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How is lithium hydroxide produced?
Lithium hydroxide is a non-hazardous, non-flammable, salt-like substance that goes into the cathode side of batteries – and it’s what we plan to produce at Carolina Lithium. Producing lithium hydroxide from spodumene happens in three steps. In simple terms, rock is dug up, crushed, and processed into a lithium salt. And in more scientific terms... spodumene ore (rock) is extracted from the ground via a mining operation. Spodumene is a mineral containing lithium, and it’s found in the local geology of the Carolina Tin-Spodumene Belt. After the ore (rock) is mined, it is crushed and spodumene concentrate is filtered out. This sand-like material is then processed into lithium hydroxide that is sold to battery manufacturers.
We are developing Carolina Lithium to be a fully integrated project, with all three steps happening on a single project site in Gaston County. Today, most lithium is mined in other countries and then shipped to China for processing.
We are designing our lithium hydroxide conversion facility to use an innovative process for producing battery-grade lithium. Rather than relying on acid-roasting to convert spodumene concentrate to lithium hydroxide, we plan to primarily use pressure and steam for a safer, more efficient process that eliminates chemicals, such as sulfuric acid, that would normally be used during production. Our goal is to be a responsible steward of our operations, the environment, and our community. ... See MoreSee Less
Clara Skamarock and Landon McKillop have been selected as John Chavis Middle School’s Piedmont Lithium Power Players!
Clara, a standout soccer midfielder, gives 110% at every game. Coach Michelle Cuomo says, “She is truly a selfless team player and has a stellar work ethic. We’re excited to see her athletic journey unfold as she has another year playing for the Wolverines.”
Landon is a multi-sport athlete representing the Wolverines in football, wrestling, and baseball. “He is a hard worker and dominates across the field, playing the 1st baseman, 3rd baseman, and pitcher positions,” says Baseball Head Coach Tony Owens.
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Why is Carolina Lithium important to America and Gaston County?
Our proposed Carolina Lithium project is designed to be an important contributor to American manufacturing, American jobs, and American energy security – and, more specifically – Gaston County manufacturing, Gaston County jobs, and Gaston County economic growth.
Lithium demand, which grew by 35% in 2023, is currently driven by electric vehicle sales. EV sales were record-setting in 2023, and those sales records are expected to be topped once again in 2024. However, the energy storage sector is also growing significantly and, too, requires lithium. This significant increase in the demand for lithium reaffirms why we are focused on being a critical part of the growing U.S. Battery Belt.
With the resources of the Carolina Tin-Spodumene Belt, Gaston County has the unique opportunity to play a vital role in U.S. energy independence and reduce our reliance on geopolitical adversaries, namely China, for the lithium that our country needs.
Carolina Lithium has the potential to be a highly strategic project. In addition to significantly bolstering the domestic production capacity of battery-grade lithium, our proposed Carolina Lithium project is being designed to create more than 400 jobs, with nearly $9 million in annual tax impact to Gaston County, and billions of dollars in total local economic output. Our goal is to support a revitalization of American manufacturing throughout the Gaston region and drive development across industries and sectors that will likely be needed to support our proposed operation. ... See MoreSee Less
Hurry! Next Tuesday is the final day to apply for a Power for Life 2024 scholarship. The Foundation is welcoming submissions until April 30.
Students in North Carolina who are pursuing a STEM program of study at an accredited post-secondary institution may be eligible to apply. Scholarships are expected to be valued at up to $20,000, providing up to $5,000 annually for up to four consecutive years to support tuition, room, and board.
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Our commitment to the planet is at the heart of our goal to become one of the world’s most sustainable producers of lithium hydroxide.
We’re proud of the steps we’re taking to minimize the impact of our operations on the environment – as well as our mission to support the electrification of transportation, global decarbonization, and American energy security.
We’re honored to celebrate our planet on Earth Day! ... See MoreSee Less