智通财经网·2025-09-24 13:42Group 1 - The U.S. government is negotiating with Lithium Americas Corp (LAC.US) to restructure a $2.3 billion Department of Energy loan, which could benefit miners and project developers [1] - Lithium Americas saw a significant stock increase of 71.50%, reaching $5.27, following reports of the negotiations [1] - The lithium industry has faced turmoil due to extensive supply disruptions in China, but recent news of early restarts at major Chinese mines has brought some optimism [1] Group 2 - The Thacker Pass lithium project, valued at approximately $3 billion, was approved at the end of Trump's first term, with the loan being allocated by the Biden administration last year [1] - General Motors invested $625 million in the Thacker Pass project last year, acquiring a 38% stake and rights to purchase lithium output, but is now being asked by Trump administration officials for purchase guarantees [2] - The potential equity stake by the Trump administration is part of a broader initiative to strengthen domestic manufacturing and attract more capital into the U.S. [2]