Emerson to Automate Lithium Americas' Thacker Pass Lithium Project

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Emerson (NYSE: EMR) was selected by Lithium Americas to supply comprehensive automation and technical services for the Thacker Pass lithium project in northern Nevada.

Emerson’s scope covers field instrumentation, process control hardware and software, final control valves, reliability technologies and local maintenance support via partner Caltrol. Thacker Pass Phase 1 is expected to produce up to 40,000 tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate per year, enough for batteries for up to 800,000 electric vehicles. Construction is underway and Emerson says its automation aims to improve safety, uptime, capital efficiency and total cost of ownership.

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• 40,000 tonnes/year Phase 1 lithium carbonate capacity
• Supports batteries for up to 800,000 EVs annually
• Domestic supply of critical battery material for U.S. energy security
• Local service center via Caltrol for faster maintenance response
• Automation target: improved uptime and lower total cost of ownership

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Advanced automation at world's largest known measured lithium deposit to accelerate U.S. clean energy future

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced it has been selected by Lithium Americas Corp. to provide its comprehensive automation portfolio and expert technical services for the Thacker Pass project in northern Nevada. Emerson's automation will help develop the mine and processing facilities at Thacker Pass to enable a U.S. supply of lithium, a critical raw material for batteries that power electric vehicles, renewable energy storage and data centers.

As more consumers drive electric vehicles and use renewable energy, the demand for lithium, often called "white gold" for its role in powering clean energy, is expected to grow fivefold from today to 2040. With the United States ranked third globally in known lithium resources, projects like Thacker Pass are essential for energy security and job creation.

Emerson brings decades of mining experience and innovation to Lithium Americas, delivering its comprehensive automation portfolio, an efficient approach to project execution, and local technology support to help Thacker Pass operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

"Working with Emerson is expected to help us fulfill our purpose to safely and sustainably produce lithium from Thacker Pass," said Lithium Americas President and CEO Jonathan Evans. "Their automation technologies will help us enable North America to reduce dependence on foreign critical minerals and drive value for our stakeholders."

Thacker Pass is the world's largest known measured lithium resource (Measured and Indicated) and reserve (Proven and Probable). Thacker Pass Phase 1 is expected to produce up to 40,000 tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate per year – enough to support production of batteries for up to 800,000 electric vehicles annually.  

"Thacker Pass is a landmark project for North America's electrification," said Emerson's Chief Operating Officer Ram Krishnan. "Our goal is to help Lithium Americas start up safely and operate reliably, powering the next chapter of American innovation."

Emerson's integrated automation architecture includes intelligent field measurement instrumentation, process control hardware and software, final control and isolation valves, and reliability technologies to help optimize production, enhance worker safety, reduce downtime and minimize environmental impact. Its modernization scope also emphasizes capital efficiency and lowering the project's total cost of ownership.

Caltrol, Emerson's Impact Partner in the region, will support the project with a local valve and instrument repair and service center to provide expert service and maintenance, ensuring rapid response, consistent engineering standards and emergency support.

Construction is already underway with Emerson and Lithium Americas working closely to get the site ready for commissioning.

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About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global industrial technology leader that provides advanced automation. With an unmatched portfolio of intelligent devices, control systems, and industrial software, Emerson delivers solutions that automate and optimize business performance. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Emerson combines innovative technology with proven operational excellence to power the future of automation. For more information, visit Emerson.com.

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FAQ

What will Emerson supply for Thacker Pass (NYSE: EMR) and when is work underway?

Emerson will supply instrumentation, process control hardware and software, final control valves, reliability tech and local maintenance support; construction is already underway.

How much lithium is Thacker Pass Phase 1 expected to produce per year?

Thacker Pass Phase 1 is expected to produce up to 40,000 tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate per year.

How many electric vehicles could Thacker Pass Phase 1 support with its lithium output?

Phase 1 production could support batteries for up to 800,000 electric vehicles annually.

What investor benefits does Emerson say its automation brings to Thacker Pass (EMR)?

Emerson highlights improved worker safety, reduced downtime, optimized production, capital efficiency and lower total cost of ownership.

Who will provide local valve and instrument service for Thacker Pass, and why does it matter?

Caltrol, Emerson’s regional partner, will run a local repair and service center to ensure rapid response, consistent engineering standards and emergency support.

Does the announcement indicate any changes to project scale or timeline for Thacker Pass?

No scale or schedule changes were disclosed; the release notes construction is underway and commissioning preparations are ongoing.