CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Local and state leaders joined executives from South Korea at the DoubleTree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview on Wednesday to mark the beginning of Project Crucible, a major industrial project expected to bring new industry, jobs and billions of dollars in investment to Montgomery County.
The project is led by Korea Zinc, which plans to build a $6.6 billion integrated non-ferrous metal refinery in Clarksville. The facility will be built and operated through Crucible Metals LLC, a U.S. company created by Korea Zinc to manage the project.
Ward Baker, founder and president of the Baker Group, welcomed guests and thanked everyone who helped bring the project to the area. “This milestone of Project Crucible represents innovation and excellence,” Baker said. “Project Crucible is not just an investment; it’s an investment in people and opportunity and the long-term success of Montgomery County and the country.”…