USA Rare Earth Inc., a global leader in rare earths, critical minerals, and advanced materials, recently broke ground on its plans to establish the company’s first South Carolina operations. The company’s $1.2 billion investment will create 490 new jobs in Cherokee County, South Carolina, located in the Southeast United States.

Poe’s Business Expansion + Location Solutions (BELS) Team was delighted to assist USA Rare Earth with its new operations. Attorneys Katon Dawson, Sam Moses, Dayton Riddle, Shelia Loring, Madison Felder, Parker Moore, William Kirkwood, and Anna-Bryce Hobson along with consultant Azad Khan advised on various issues related to the project, including economic development and related tax incentives and site development.

For more information about this announcement, click here: USA Rare Earth Inc. Selects Cherokee County for First South Carolina Operation

The BELS Team advises international and domestic companies seeking to locate, expand, or restructure operations throughout the United States. In this collaborative model, experienced consultants provide data-driven location analysis, working alongside attorneys advising on legal strategy, to create a seamless and proven structure for successful expansion projects — with the added benefit of saving companies time and money.