GM is set to invest $625 million in a new JV with Lithium Americas to source lithium for EV batteries.
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General Motors is investing $625 million in the electric vehicle supply chain. The funds will help Lithium Americas Corp develop and operate a major lithium mine in Nevada.
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General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) will invest $625 million into a joint venture with Lithium Americas Corp (TSX:LAC, NYSE:LAC) to advance the Thacker Pass lithium carbonate mine in Humboldt County, Nevada. GM will acquire a 38% interest in the project by committing $625 million in cash and letters of credit while Lithium Americas will contribute $387 million in funding for 62% ownership in the project.
GM has agreed to establish a joint venture with Lithium Americas Corp. that includes the automaker supplying $625 million in cash and credit to the company. The deal is centered on the development, construction and operation of a lithium carbonate mining operation called Thacker Pass in Humboldt County, Nevada.
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.
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