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Thacker Pass Project Set to Boost U.S. Lithium Supply

10/14/2025

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The Thacker Pass project in Nevada aims to become the largest Western Hemisphere lithium site by 2028, producing enough for about 800,000 electric vehicles annually.
Lithium Americas, General Motors, and the U.S. Department of Energy are involved, with a 5% stake and a $435 million loan to support viability.
The effort aims to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese lithium.
It reflects a broader push to bolster domestic production for EVs.

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Story summary

The Thacker Pass project in Nevada aims to become the largest Western Hemisphere lithium site by 2028, producing enough for about 800,000 electric vehicles annually.
Lithium Americas, General Motors, and the U.S. Department of Energy are involved, with a 5% stake and a $435 million loan to support viability.
The effort aims to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese lithium.
It reflects a broader push to bolster domestic production for EVs.