BESSEMER CITY, N.C. — Many people who live near one of the largest proposed lithium plants in the country watched with concern Monday as a fire at a Bessemer City plant sparked explosions and environmental concerns.
Several agencies responded to the Livent Corporation on Bessemer City-Kings Mountain Highway.
[ READ MORE: All employees accounted for after 3-alarm fire erupts at lithium plant in Bessemer City ]
In the video at the top of this webpage, residents talk about plans for a nearly $1 billion Piedmont Lithium mining operation near the Lincoln County line.
[ READ MORE: Permitting process drags on for Piedmont Lithium’s mine in Gaston Co. ]
VIDEO: Piedmont Lithium CEO: Mining operation is safe for residents
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