- Lithium Americas (LAC) has received the final permits needed for its Thacker Pass lithium project
- The permits are from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
- The three approved permits include the Water Pollution Control Permit, Mine Reclamation Permit and Class II Air Quality Operating Permit
- The Vancouver-based company will now begin to advance Thacker Pass towards construction
- Lithium Americas is up 4.13 percent, trading at $36.09 at 1:30 p.m. EST
Lithium Americas (LAC) has received the final permits needed for its Thacker Pass lithium project.
The permits are from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP).
The three approved permits include the Water Pollution Control Permit, Mine Reclamation Permit and Class II Air Quality Operating Permit for the project, which is located in Humboldt County, Nevada.
Permits were approved following a 30-day public comment period and NDEP’s review of extensive input from the public.
“With the final key state environmental permits in hand, Lithium Americas can begin to advance Thacker Pass towards construction,” said President and CEO Jonathan Evans.
“Thacker Pass provides an opportunity to enable a US-based battery supply chain for the growing electric vehicle market. Our commitment to developing Thacker Pass in the most environmentally responsible way is demonstrated from over a decade of conducting the necessary planning, design and engagement.”
The Vancouver-based lithium producer remains focused on advancing lithium projects in Argentina and the United States to production.
Lithium Americas is up 4.13 percent, trading at $36.09 at 1:30 p.m. EST.