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LITHIUM AMERICAS
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LITHIUM AMERICAS

MARKET CAPITALISATION : $ 4.2BN COUNTRY : CANADA
Lithium Americas ’ flagship project is Cauchari-Olaroz in Argentina , which produces high-purity lithium carbonate for use in EV batteries and other energy storage uses . The company holds interests in other lithium exploration projects , including the Thacker Pass project in Nevada , USA . which is a sedimentary lithium deposit currently advancing through the regulatory permitting process . If approved , it could become one of the largest lithium mining and production operations in the US , helping to address the growing domestic demand for lithium required for manufacturing and energy storage . 28 June 2024