GM to invest $625 million in joint venture to mine EV battery raw materials in U.S.
The deal is centered on the development, construction and operation of a lithium carbonite mining operation called Thacker Pass in Humboldt County, Nevada.
GM doubles down on EV batteries, invests $625M in lithium project
Previously, GM invested $320 million into Lithium Americas in exchange for 15 million shares back in February of last year. In total, GM has now invested $750 million into Lithium Americas and the joint venture, not including the $195 million line of credit.
GM Invests $625M in EV Battery Material Mining Operation
GM is aiming to source more of its raw materials for electric vehicles from the U.S, to manage battery cell costs and decrease its reliance on imported materials.
GM invests $625M in mining venture with Lithium Americas
General Motors (GM) is investing $625 million into a domestic lithium mining venture with Lithium Americas (LAC) in Nevada's "Thacker Pass." Yahoo Finance senior autos reporter Pras Subramanian goes into detail about the joint venture,
General Motors increases investment in lithium mine to nearly $1bn
US carmaker seeks to secure supply of metal expected to suffer shortfalls because of rising demand in switch to EVs
GM makes a $625 million lithium-battery move to shore up its EV supply chain
General Motors is investing $625 million in the domestic EV supply chain, partnering with Lithium Americas Corp to develop a lithium mine in Nevada.
GM Backs Biggest US Lithium Project With $625 Million Investment
General Motors Inc will commit $625 million toward what’s likely to be one of the biggest US lithium mines, reinforcing the automaker’s efforts to secure domestic supply of the battery metal critical for electric vehicles.
Lithium Americas Says GM Boosts Investment in Lithium Project
Canada’s Lithium Americas said General Motors will boost investment in the miner’s Thacker Pass project, which produces the critical ingredient for electric-vehicle batteries.
General Motors to contribute $625 million to new JV with Lithium Americas
Canadian miner Lithium Americas said on Wednesday General Motors will contribute $625 million to their new joint venture for developing the Thacker Pass project in Nevada. U.S. automakers are ramping up their output of EVs and hybrids and aiming to reduce their reliance on China for battery-related materials in a competitive market.
Lithium Americas Says GM Boosts Investment, Buys Stake in Nevada Lithium Project
Canada's Lithium Americas said General Motors will boost a planned investment in the miner's Thacker Pass project in Nevada by nearly 90% to $625 million, giving the auto maker an ownership stake in the mine producing the critical ingredient for electric-vehicle batteries.
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