Ge Long Hui·2025-09-24 14:55Core Viewpoint - Lithium Americas (LAC.US) shares surged over 102% to $6.23 amid reports that the Trump administration is seeking to invest in the company for up to 10% equity, aiming to secure rights to the largest lithium mine in the U.S. [1] Group 1: Investment and Partnerships - General Motors (GM) announced a $650 million investment in Lithium Americas in February to jointly develop the Thacker Pass lithium mine in northern Nevada, projected to be the largest lithium mine in the U.S. [1] - The Thacker Pass lithium mine is expected to start lithium production in 2028, potentially supplying materials for up to 1 million electric vehicles annually. [1] Group 2: Financial Negotiations - Lithium Americas is currently renegotiating the terms of a $2.26 billion loan from the Department of Energy related to its lithium mining project. [1]