MOJAVE, CA – Pacific Steel Group has begun construction on the Mojave Micro Mill, California’s first new steel mill in over 50 years, according to the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom.
The groundbreaking event, held Wednesday, marked a significant milestone for Kern County’s economic growth and California’s ambitious climate goals.
Located on 174 acres in Mojave, the 500,000-square-foot facility will feature zero carbon emissions steel production, creating nearly 700 clean energy jobs, including electricians, welders, and automation specialists. State officials attribute a $30 million California Competes tax credit from GO-Biz as crucial to the project’s progress.…