Lithium Americas (US:LAC) Ge Long Hui A P P·2025-09-24 01:25Group 1 - Lithium Americas (LAC.US) shares surged 78.5% in after-hours trading, reaching $5.48, following reports that the Trump administration is seeking to invest in the company for a stake of up to 10% [1] - General Motors (GM) announced a $650 million investment in Lithium Americas in February to jointly develop the Thacker Pass lithium mine in northern Nevada, which is expected to start lithium production in 2028 [1] - The Thacker Pass mine is projected to become the largest lithium source in the Western Hemisphere, capable of supplying materials for up to 1 million electric vehicles annually [1] Group 2 - Lithium Americas is currently renegotiating the terms of a $2.26 billion loan related to its lithium mining project [1] - The company's stock performance includes a closing price of $3.07, with a trading volume of approximately 61.99 million shares and a market capitalization of $742 million [1] - The stock has seen a 52-week high of $5.20 and a low of $2.31, indicating significant volatility in its trading history [1]