Lithium Americas (LAC) shares are up more than 25% on Wednesday after the U.S. government confirmed plans of taking a minority equity stake in the Vancouver-headquartered lithium miner. The Department of Energy (DOE) has decided in favor of acquiring 5% of the company as well as its Thacker Pass project in Nevada, according to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright. More News from Barchart Following today’s rally, Lithium Americas stock is up more than 200% versus its year-to-date low. www.barchart.com    ...

The United States Antimony Corporation (USAC) has been awarded a contract worth up to $245m by the US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to supply antimony metal ingots for the national defence stockpile over the next five years. This indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement follows extensive negotiations concluded this year. Antimony, a critical component in military applications such as munitions and batteries has been identified as a strategic vulnerability in the US industrial base. The ...