Korea Zinc U.S. Smelter Project in Tennessee
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Clarksville, Tennessee, United States
Source: Chosunbiz
Korea Zinc is constructing a smelter in Clarksville, Tennessee, in partnership with the U.S. government. The project involves selecting engineering, procurement, and construction companies and ordering major equipment in 2026, with groundbreaking planned for 2027. Completion is expected in 2029, followed by phased operation and full operation in 2030. The smelter will produce 11 of the 60 minerals
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Government, Automotive, Warehouse
- Location
- Clarksville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Chosunbiz
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Korea Zinc is constructing a smelter in Clarksville, Tennessee, in partnership with the U.S. government. The project involves selecting engineering, procurement, and construction companies and ordering major equipment in 2026, with groundbreaking planned for 2027. Completion is expected in 2029, followed by phased operation and full operation in 2030. The smelter will produce 11 of the 60 minerals designated by the U.S. government in 2022, supporting various industries including defense, semiconductors, AI, automotive, and chemicals. |
Original sector | Industry |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Tennessee |
City | Clarksville |
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Source | Chosunbiz |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Government, Automotive, Warehouse |
Article published date | 2025-12-26 |
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