Van Eck discloses 14.52M LAC shares, 5.99% ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) — Schedule 13G ownership filing. Van Eck Associates Corporation reported beneficial ownership of 14,521,563 common shares of Lithium Americas, representing 5.99% of the class as of the event date 09/30/2025.

Van Eck reports sole voting power over 14,521,563 shares and sole dispositive power over 14,521,563 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing certifies the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

LITHIUM AMERICAS CORP.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Shares

(Title of Class of Securities)

53681J103

(CUSIP Number)

09/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 53681J103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 14,521,563.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 14,521,563.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

14,521,563.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.99 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: LITHIUM AMERICAS CORP.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 3260 - 666 BURRARD STREET, VANCOUVER, Canada (Federal Level), V6C 2X8
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Van Eck Associates Corporation
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 666 Third Ave, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Shares
(e)	CUSIP No.: 53681J103
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 14,521,563
(b)	Percent of class: 5.99 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 14,521,563
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 14,521,563
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP

Signature:	Ashley Sousa
Name/Title:	Assistant Vice President, Van Eck Associates Corporation
Date:	11/12/2025

FAQ

What stake did Van Eck Associates report in Lithium Americas (LAC)?

Van Eck Associates reported 14,521,563 common shares, representing 5.99% of Lithium Americas.

What voting and dispositive power does Van Eck have over LAC shares?

Van Eck has sole voting power over 14,521,563 shares and sole dispositive power over 14,521,563 shares; no shared power is reported.

What is the event date referenced in the LAC Schedule 13G?

The Date of Event is 09/30/2025.

What type of filer is Van Eck Associates in this 13G?

The filer is classified as an investment adviser (IA).

Does the filing state an intent to influence control of Lithium Americas?

No. It certifies the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control.

What is the CUSIP for Lithium Americas’ common shares in this filing?

The CUSIP is 53681J103.