Re: Lithium Americas Slide Show Investor Presentation for 28 January 2022
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Slide 14 re: Thacker Pass:
Developing the largest-known lithium resource in the United States
THACKER PASS, NEVADA 100% owned by Lithium Americas with offtake rights uncommitted Record of Decision received January 15, 2021, appeal ruling expected in Q1 2022 Permitting process on track with final decision expected in Q1 2022, preliminary determination for all key State permits were released in October 2021 for public comment Early-works construction expected to commence in 2022, includes site access and preparation, water line and additional infrastructure with intent to condense and de-risk the overall construction schedule Feasibility Study ongoing, targeting 40 ktpa Li2CO3 capacity (Phase 1) and incorporating Phase 2 expansion scenario for total capacity of 80 ktpa Li2CO3 Integrated pilot plant in Reno designed to support increased scale and provide product samples to potential customers, built in collaboration with the University of Nevada, Reno and expected to be operational in H1 2022 Environmental impact analysis underway to determine overall carbon footprint and water impact Discussions continue with strategic partners and customers, have retained Greenhill & Co. to act as financial advisor for the Thacker Pass strategic partnership process