CTR and the Community Building the Future Together

Together we can make world of difference!

For over twelve years, CTR and the communities of Imperial County have worked together to build strong foundations for local jobs, a thriving economy, and a sustainable future.

The CTR team has participated in over 120 community-led events and meetings, each helping to build a stronger, more informed, and more engaged community.

CTR is proud to go even further, with a comprehensive Project Labor Agreement for Union construction and major maintenance jobs for all CTR’s projects.

We are also committed to Imperial County’s Good Neighbor Community Benefits Agreement program, which boasts the highest community benefits standards for lithium development in the United States.

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Community and Sponsored Events

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Community Educational Programs

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Stakeholder Meetings and Workshops

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Creating Economic Benefits

Lithium Extraction Tax: Estimated $20 million per year per project stage

Lithium Mineral Royalties: 
Estimated $8.8 million per year per project stage

Proposed Additional Stages: 
Estimated $140 million and $61.6 million tax and royalties every year across 7 stages

Creating Local Jobs

Up to 220 local operational jobs for Stage 1

Quality, good-paying jobs with family sustaining wages and benefits

Up to 480 local union construction jobs

Priority local hiring for 95% of operational jobs

What kind of jobs will be available at CTR?

Engineers

Maintenance and Operators

Chemists

Laboratory Technicians

Warehousing and Packaging

Administration

World-Class Training and Education

Commitment to local jobs, educational support, and on-the-job training

Commitment to local scholarships and construction 
apprenticeships

Commitment to a safe, exciting, and rewarding workplace

Working with the Community

Support for community-led initiatives and organizations

Keeping the community informed with Project Updates, 
Community Meetings, and Workshops

Collaboration with community representatives, residents, and Sovereign Tribes

Commitment to a Good Neighbor Community Benefits Agreement with Imperial County

Highest Environmental Standards

Powered by clean energy with near-zero carbon emissions

Minimal land use with no open pit mines, evaporation ponds, or process tailings

World-class environmental plan including closed-loop design, water recycling, 
and electric vehicle fleet

Living our Vision and our Values

Integrity

Respect

Teamwork

Vision

Excellence

  “We are part of a clean energy revolution, making changes for the greater good. We are part of something unique and unprecedented, making a real impact. Our grandkids and generations to come will remember us for the right reasons. Our vision, passion, and drive are making a difference. We are truly living it, loving it, and more so, actually doing it!"
  
    – Rod Colwell, Chief Executive Officer