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Lithium Americas Corp. reports developments tied to the construction and financing of Thacker Pass, its lithium project in Humboldt County, Nevada. Company news commonly covers project updates, annual and quarterly results, DOE ATVM loan activity, at-the-market equity programs, and capital-structure actions supporting processing facilities and mine development.
Coverage also includes governance changes such as board appointments, common-share trading matters on the TSX and NYSE, and index-related corporate updates. The company is a Canadian resource and materials issuer focused on lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities in North America.
Lithium Americas (TSX/NYSE: LAC) reported Q2 2026 results and a detailed update on the Thacker Pass lithium project. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the company recorded net income of $6.3 million, compared with a net loss of $24.8 million a year earlier, with net income attributable to LAC stockholders of $1.7 million.
As of June 30, 2026, LAC held approximately $1.3 billion in total cash and restricted cash, including $530.3 million at the Thacker Pass joint venture. Cumulative advances under the U.S. Department of Energy loan reached $1.209 billion. Construction at Thacker Pass Phase 1 continued, with detailed engineering surpassing 95% and procurement exceeding 80%, and total capitalized construction and related costs reaching $1.8 billion against a total Capex estimate of $2.93 billion.
In 2026, the company raised $72.7 million net through its at-the-market equity program and agreed to issue $150 million in subordinated convertible debentures to Yorkville, with an option for an additional $25 million, while reiterating 2026 Phase 1 Capex guidance of $1.3–$1.6 billion.
Lithium Americas (TSX/NYSE: LAC) entered a securities purchase agreement with YA II PN, an affiliate of Yorkville Advisors, for up to $175 million in subordinated convertible debentures. The company plans to issue $150 million upon filing its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, and may issue up to an additional $25 million in one or more later closings at its discretion.
The company intends to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including corporate and project overhead, capital expenditures, debt repayment and working capital, to support development of the Thacker Pass lithium project as it approaches peak construction. Lithium Americas will suspend sales under its at-the-market equity program for 30 days after the initial closing. Thacker Pass Phase 1 is designed for 40,000 tonnes per year of battery-quality lithium carbonate, targets mechanical completion in late 2027, and is financed by a $2.23 billion U.S. Department of Energy loan plus strategic investments from GM and Orion.
Lithium Americas (TSX/NYSE:LAC) released its 2025 ESG-S report covering January 1–December 31, 2025, focused on Thacker Pass.
Highlights include 1.69 million work hours with no lost time incidents, a 0.21 total recordable injury frequency rate, zero legal non-compliance, expanded water monitoring, 18% workforce growth and 38% women in the full-time workforce.
The company reports deeper community and Indigenous engagement, including an amended Community Benefits Agreement and training for Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe members, industry safety awards, and alignment with GRI, SASB and UN SDGs frameworks.
Lithium Americas (TSX:LAC, NYSE:LAC) reported voting results from its June 22, 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.
All seven director nominees were elected, with votes for each ranging from 61,992,086 to 81,721,583, and support levels between 74.36% and 98.02%. Detailed results will be filed on SEDAR+, EDGAR and the company website.
Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAC) reported Q1 2026 results and progress at its Thacker Pass lithium project.
The company recorded net income of $4.6 million versus a prior-year loss, with cash and restricted cash of $1.21 billion. Thacker Pass Phase 1 construction capitalized Capex reached $1.14 billion, with 95% of detailed engineering complete and 1,065 personnel on site. Fiscal 2026 Capex guidance remains $1.3–$1.6 billion. Lithium Americas also received a $432 million second advance under the DOE loan and raised $246.7 million via a November 2025 ATM program, while issuing DOE-related warrants at both the company and JV levels.
Lithium Americas (TSX: LAC, NYSE: LAC) appointed Clayton Walker as an independent director effective May 5, 2026. Mr. Walker brings over 25 years of mining leadership, including roles as Chief Growth and Development Officer and Copper COO at Rio Tinto, and CEO/Executive Chairman at Iron Ore Company of Canada. The Board highlighted his operating, technical and U.S. regulatory experience as relevant to advancing Thacker Pass toward production.
Lithium Americas (NYSE: LAC) reported 2025 results and a Thacker Pass construction update. As of December 31, 2025, cash and restricted cash totaled $905.6M and $982.8M of construction costs were capitalized. The DOE provided loan draws of $435M and $432M. The company targets $1.3–$1.6B 2026 Capex for Phase 1, expects mechanical completion in late 2027, and anticipates ~1,800 peak construction personnel by late 2026. 2025 net loss was $86.3M versus $42.6M in 2024.
NACCO Industries (NYSE: NC) reported Q4 2025 results with gross profit of $12.0M (+42% YoY), operating profit of $7.6M (+95% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA of $14.3M (+59% YoY). Q4 net loss was $3.8M after a $7.8M pension settlement charge ($6.0M after-tax). For FY 2025, net income was $17.6M ($2.35/share) and adjusted EBITDA was $48.9M. Liquidity was $124.2M with debt of $100.9M, and cash from operations totaled $50.9M. Management expects 2026 growth and up to $89M in capital expenditures.
Lithium Americas (NYSE: LAC) provided a Thacker Pass update and set 2026 Capex guidance of $1.3–$1.6 billion for Phase 1. Detailed engineering was 93% complete and procurement 60% as of Dec 31, 2025, with peak construction staffing targeted at ~1,800 in 2026. Mechanical completion of the Phase 1 processing plant is targeted for late 2027, with early commissioning beginning Q4 2026.
Key deliveries and power-line commissioning are expected in H1–Q2 2026; capitalized interest for 2026 is guided at $45–$55 million.
Lithium Americas (TSX: LAC; NYSE: LAC) will be added to the S&P/TSX Composite Index, effective prior to market open on December 22, 2025, after disclosure by S&P Dow Jones Indices on December 5, 2025. Inclusion places the company among Canada’s largest and most actively traded TSX issuers.
The company said the milestone reflects progress advancing Thacker Pass toward onshore industrial-scale lithium production by late-2027 and underscores its role in the North American critical mineral supply chain.