GM aims to secure lithium supply with record mining investment

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GM is investing in Lithium Americas to secure the supply of lithium carbonate from the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, US as it works to secure meet its goals for battery and EV production in North America

Under the new agreement, GM will make a $650m equity investment in Lithium Americas, the largest-ever investment by a carmaker to produce the raw materials for lithium batteries. The partners report that the project at Thacker Pass can support production of up to 1m EVs a year.

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