Lithium Americas is pleased to award Bechtel Corporation the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) contract for the construction of Thacker Pass. 

Jonathan Evans, President & CEO of $LAC said, “Awarding the EPCM contract is a significant milestone in advancing Thacker Pass towards production. Bechtel is a globally recognized and respected engineering firm with deep understanding of value-driven project delivery. This key partnership is a big step forward towards enabling North American production of battery-quality lithium carbonate to help secure our nation’s clean energy future.”

Bechtel’s Mining & Metals President Ms. Ailie MacAdam said, “By partnering with our customers and collaborating with contractors, suppliers and local communities, we’re able to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges and I’m excited to have this opportunity that will enable the project to responsibly unlock the resources needed for the energy transition.”