Lithium Americas (US:LAC) 智通财经网·2025-10-01 00:39Core Viewpoint - The U.S. government has agreed to acquire a stake in Lithium Americas, confirming reports that led to a significant increase in the company's stock price by 35.3% after hours [1] Group 1: Government Involvement - The U.S. Department of Energy, led by Secretary Chris Wright, will hold a 5% stake in Lithium Americas and a 5% stake in the Thacker Pass project, a joint venture with General Motors [1] - This acquisition is part of the Trump administration's efforts to accelerate the development of a domestic supply chain for critical minerals [1] Group 2: Financial Aspects - Lithium Americas and General Motors are negotiating terms for a $2.3 billion federal loan with the U.S. Department of Energy [1] - The Thacker Pass project, which costs approximately $3 billion, received approval at the end of Trump's first term, and the loan was issued by the Biden administration last year [1] Group 3: Industry Context - General Motors relies on the Thacker Pass project to meet a significant portion of its lithium needs for its electrification transition [1] - Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Defense announced a $400 million investment in MP Materials to fund a new rare earth magnet production facility [1]