Core Viewpoint - Lithium Americas (LAC.US) shares surged over 20% to $8.228 following the U.S. government's agreement to acquire a stake in the company, facilitating the development of the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada [1] Company Summary - The U.S. government will acquire a 5% equity stake in Lithium Americas and a 5% interest in the Thacker Pass project [1] - The agreement allows Lithium Americas to access part of the previously signed $22.3 billion loan with the Department of Energy [1]