Lithium Americas Raises Thacker Pass Project Costs by $900M Due to Trump Tariffs, Stock Hits Record Low

According to its November 11 statement, Lithium Americas raised construction costs for its Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada by nearly $900 million, citing tariffs, rising labor costs, and increased logistics expenses. Phase one of the project now has an estimated cost of $38.3 billion, up from the previous $29.3 billion estimate. The company's stock touched a record low following the announcement.

The project has received $2.3 billion in federal loan support from the Biden administration.

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