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Lithium Americas presents Thacker Pass plan targeting mechanical completion in late 2027

By Public Technologies
  • Lithium Americas targets mechanical completion of Thacker Pass Phase 1 in late 2027, with production ramp-up through 2028.
  • Nominal annual capacity is 40,000 tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate; 2029 is targeted as the first full-capacity production year.
  • Detailed engineering is complete; procurement is more than 90% complete.
  • Advances received under the $2.23 billion U.S. Department of Energy ATVM loan total $1.45 billion.
  • General Motors holds a 20-year offtake agreement covering up to 100% of Phase 1 production.


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