Lithium Americas gets favorable ruling on record of decision for Thacker Pass

Lithium Americas received a favorable ruling from the U.S. District Court, District of Nevada on February 6 for the appeal filed against the Bureau of Land Management for the issuance of the Record of Decision relating to the company’s 100%-owned Thacker Pass project located in Humboldt Country, Nevada. The Federal Court has declined to vacate the ROD for the mining Plan of Operations. The favorable ruling by the Federal Court confirms the permitting process for Thacker Pass was conducted thoroughly and responsibly, and results in there being no impediment to commencing construction. The Federal Court ordered the BLM to consider one issue under the mining law relating to the area designated for waste storage and tailings and did not impose any restrictions expected to impact the construction timeline. "We are pleased that the Federal Court has recognized the BLM’s decision to issue the Federal Permit, reflecting our considerable efforts to ensure Thacker Pass is developed responsibly and for the benefit of all stakeholders," said Jonathan Evans, President and CEO. "The favorable ruling leaves in place the final regulatory approval needed in moving Thacker Pass into construction."