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Lithium Americas raises $175 million convertible financing as Thacker Pass construction peaks

Lithium Americas raises $175 million convertible financing as Thacker Pass construction peaks
Story Highlights
  • Lithium Americas is developing the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada, targeting 40,000 tonnes of battery-grade output with strong backing from GM and the U.S. Department of Energy.
  • The company secured up to $175 million in subordinated convertible debentures from a Yorkville affiliate to bolster liquidity during peak construction, complementing its $2.23 billion DOE loan and other strategic funding.
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Lithium Americas Corp. ( (TSE:LAC) ) just unveiled an update.

Lithium Americas Corp., a dual-listed lithium developer on the TSX and NYSE, is advancing the Thacker Pass project in northern Nevada, targeting late 2027 mechanical completion for a first phase designed to produce 40,000 tonnes annually of battery-grade lithium carbonate. The project, held via a joint venture with General Motors, benefits from substantial U.S. government and strategic investor backing, underscoring its role in bolstering domestic battery supply chains.

The company has secured up to $175 million in subordinated convertible debenture financing from an affiliate of Yorkville Advisors to reinforce liquidity as Thacker Pass approaches peak construction, complementing its $2.23 billion DOE loan and existing strategic investments. Proceeds will support general corporate needs and project-related expenditures, giving Lithium Americas additional financial flexibility under macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures while it temporarily suspends at-the-market equity sales and leverages regulatory exemptions on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:LAC) stock is a Hold
with a C$4.50 price target.
To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Lithium Americas Corp. stock,
see the TSE:LAC Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on LAC Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, LAC is a Underperform.

The score is primarily weighed down by very weak fundamentals—no revenue, large ongoing losses, and substantial negative operating and free cash flow—paired with a sharp increase in debt that raises financing risk. Technicals also remain bearish with price below key moving averages and negative MACD, despite oversold readings. Valuation provides limited support due to the negative P/E and no dividend yield data.

To see Spark’s full report on LAC stock,
click here.

More about Lithium Americas Corp.

Lithium Americas Corp. is a lithium developer focused on building the Thacker Pass project in northern Nevada, which is designed to produce 40,000 tonnes per year of battery-quality lithium carbonate. The project, owned through a joint venture with General Motors, hosts one of the world’s largest measured lithium resources and is backed by a major U.S. Department of Energy loan and strategic investments from GM and Orion Resource Partners.

Average Trading Volume: 1,467,473

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: C$1.41B

See more data about LAC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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