Lithium Americas publishes Indigenous Peoples ESG fact sheet for Thacker Pass project
LAC•Funding and workforce development commitments
Under the agreement, USD 5 million was delivered to the Tribe’s Building Fund in June 2026; USD 0.4 million supported training, monitoring and administration.
Workforce development efforts included process-plant training launched in 2026; 32 tribal members completed the course designed for Thacker Pass operations.
Expanded Indigenous engagement at Thacker Pass
Lithium Americas outlined expanded Indigenous engagement tied to Thacker Pass, centered on its relationship with the Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe.
An amended and restated Community Benefits Agreement was signed following a Tribal Council request to renegotiate terms, granting greater autonomy over funding use.
A Cultural Resource Monitoring agreement is set for implementation in 2026, allowing designated tribal monitors during surveys, pre-construction and ground-disturbing work.
