DYER, Nevada (KLAS) — It's the biggest town in Nevada's poorest, least-populated county. But things could start to change soon in the farming community of Dyer in Fish Lake Valley.

Australian mining company Ioneer is nearing construction on its Rhyolite Ridge lithium project, expected to bring 500 construction jobs and 300-350 permanent jobs later when operations begin, estimated in 2028.

An agreement between Esmeralda County and Ioneer will jump-start that process, with the company funding positions for three sheriff's deputies, six emergency services staffers and a grant writer. It will pay for a new fire truck, an ambulance and other vehicles. It also provides for a $900,000 emergency services building, as well as equipment for the emergency crew. In total, it will bring $5-$7 million

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