Tag: $Lithium Americas

Lithium Americas soars on report Trump administration seeking equity stake

U.S.-listed shares of Lithium Americas surged more than 70% in premarket trading on Wednesday after a report said the Trump administration was seeking an equity stake of up to 10% in the miner, the latest sign of involvement in industries the government sees as critical to national security.

General Motors to contribute $625 mln to new JV with Lithium Americas

Canadian miner Lithium Americas said on Wednesday General Motors will contribute $625 million to their new joint venture for developing the Thacker Pass project in Nevada.