• Lithium Americas outlined a path to Thacker Pass Phase 1 mechanical completion in late 2027, with ramp-up to commercial production in 2028.
• Phase 1 targets 40,000 tonnes a year of battery-grade lithium carbonate; first full year of capacity expected in 2029.
• Project funding highlighted: US DOE ATVM loan of US $2.23 billion with US $1.45 billion advanced to date.
• General Motors investment totals US $945 million for a 38% JV interest, with a 20-year offtake for up to 100% of Phase 1 volumes.
• Thacker Pass Phase 1 capex estimate cited at US $2.93 billion; 2026 capex guidance set at US $1.3-$1.6 billion.

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