I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Lithium Americas targets Thacker Pass Phase 1 mechanical completion in late 2027 and commercial output in 2028. The project aims for 40,000 tonnes/year of battery-grade lithium carbonate, with full capacity expected in 2029. Funding includes a US $2.23 billion US DOE ATVM loan (US $1.45 billion advanced) and a US $945 million General Motors investment securing a 38% JV interest and 20-year oftake. Phase 1 capex is estimated at US $2.93 billion, with 2026 guidance of US $1.3-1.6 billion.
- Lithium Americas outlined a path to Thacker Pass Phase 1 mechanical completion in late 2027, with ramp-up to commercial production in 2028. * Phase 1 targets 40,000 tonnes a year of battery-grade lithium carbonate; first full year of capacity expected in 2029. * Project funding highlighted: US DOE ATVM loan of US $2.23 billion with US $1.45 billion advanced to date. * General Motors investment totals US $945 million for a 38% JV interest, with a 20-year offtake for up to 100% of Phase 1 volumes. * Thacker Pass Phase 1 capex estimate cited at US $2.93 billion; 2026 capex guidance set at US $1.3-$1.6 billion. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Lithium Americas Corp. published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 21, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here