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Lithium Americas Reports First Quarter 2026 ResultsMay 14, 2026 6:55 AM
Business Wire (All amounts in US$ unless otherwise indicated) Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) announced that it has filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which includes the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements (“Financials”) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (“Q1 2026”), and provided an update on its Thacker Pass lithium project in Humboldt County, Nevada (“Thacker Pass” or the “Project”). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260514324830/en/Ironworkers installing structural steel on the second level of the Filter Building. Jonathan Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lithium Americas said, “Construction at Thacker Pass is accelerating toward mechanical completion in late 2027. There are now over 1,300 workers on site as of mid-May and over 2,000 expected at peak construction. In 2025, we emphasized de-risking project execution and made strategic decisions that have enabled us to focus on execution in 2026 – detailed engineering is almost complete, finances have been secured and global supply chain challenges are being well managed.” Mr. Evans added, “At a moment when resilient domestic supply chains are more critical than ever, lithium stands out as a strategic resource underpinning both national security and a reliable energy future. We are grateful for the strong partnerships and support from leaders at the federal and state levels. Recent visits to Thacker Pass by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo and the U.S. Department of Energy, underscore a shared commitment to strengthening American supply chains, advancing energy independence and creating meaningful American jobs.” Q1 2026 AND SUBSEQUENT TO Q1 2026 HIGHLIGHTS As of March 31, 2026, the Company had approximately $1.2 billion total cash and restricted cash, including $529 million at the Thacker Pass joint venture (“JV”) level. On January 26, 2026, the Company completed an at-the-market (“ATM”) equity program established on November 13, 2025 (the “November 2025 ATM Program”). The Company issued and sold an aggregate total of 43.3 million common shares at an average price of $5.78 per share pursuant to the November 2025 ATM Program, for aggregate net proceeds of $246.7 million after sales agent’s commission and other expenses. Of these amounts, during Q1 2026, the Company issued and sold 32.5 million common shares at an average price of $5.92 per share, for aggregate net proceeds of $189.7 million after sales agent commission and other expenses. On February 24, 2026, the Company received its second advance on the U.S. Department of Energy (the “DOE”) loan (“DOE Loan”) of $432 million. On March 19, 2026, the Company entered into an ATM equity program, pursuant to which the Company may sell its common shares, no par value, up to a maximum aggregate offering price of $250 million (the “March 2026 ATM Program”). Use of net proceeds for the March 2026 ATM Program includes general corporate purposes, which may include funding of corporate and project overhead expenses, financing of capital expenditures, repayment of indebtedness and additions to working capital. As of March 31, 2026, the Company did not issue or sell any common shares nor receive any net proceeds pursuant to the March 2026 ATM Program. Subsequent to March 31, 2026, the Company issued and sold an aggregate total of 2.3 million common shares at an average price of $5.20 per share pursuant to the March 2026 ATM Program, for aggregate net proceeds of $11.2 million after sales agent commission and other expenses. As of May 13, 2026, the Company had 351,062,478 shares issued and outstanding. On January 30, 2026 (the “Issuance Date”), pursuant to the omnibus waiver, consent and amendment (as amended, the “OWCA”) entered into by the Company and the DOE on October 7, 2025, the Company issued to the DOE a warrant to purchase up to 18,268,687 common shares, which was equal to 5% of the Company’s outstanding total shares as of the Issuance Date, at an exercise price of $0.01 per share (the “LAC Warrant”), exercisable for ten years from the Issuance Date, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments and other terms set forth in the LAC Warrant. Additionally, the JV issued to the DOE a warrant to purchase 8,656,509,695 non-voting units of the JV, which was equal to a 5% economic interest in the JV as of the Issuance Date, at an exercise price of $0.0001 per unit (the “JV Warrant”), exercisable for ten years from the Issuance Date, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments and other terms set forth in the JV Warrant. The Company continues to progress major construction of the processing plant at Thacker Pass Phase 1, targeting mechanical completion in late 2027. As of March 31, 2026: A total of 2.43 million workhours completed at Thacker Pass without a serious injury or lost-time incident, and a total recordable incident frequency rate of 0.25. A total of $1.3 billion of construction capital costs and other project-related costs have been capitalized, of which $1.1 billion is part of the total capital expenditure (“Capex”) estimate of $2.93 billion per the Company’s Technical Report entitled “NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Thacker Pass Project Humboldt County, Nevada, USA,” effective December 31, 2024 (“Technical Report”). The Company continues to target a total capex range of $1.3 billion to $1.6 billion for Thacker Pass Phase 1 for fiscal year 2026. See the Capital Expenditure and 2026 Capex Guidance section below for more details. Detailed engineering design completed surpassed 95%, while procurement was over 70% complete, including the shipment of major plant materials and equipment. There were approximately 1,065 personnel on site, expected to increase to over 2,000 in the second half of 2026. There were over 1,000 workers residing at the Company’s all-inclusive housing facility for construction workers in Winnemucca (the “Workforce Hub” or “WFH”). Long-lead equipment has been arriving to either Thacker Pass or the fabrication yard in Winnemucca, including the 115KV Main Transformer, Auxiliary Boiler, Air Cooled Heat Exchangers, Fin Fan Cooler, Duplex Stack and Bicarbonate Reactors. Additional long-lead items that have started their delivery to site include the Thickener Steel and Shell Plates, Filter Presses, Steam Turbine Generator and SS Converter. Outstanding long-lead items are expected to be delivered throughout 2026, along with other equipment and construction materials. Over 75% of the structural steel for Thacker Pass, which is sourced from the United Arab Emirates, is in transit or has arrived on site at Thacker Pass or the laydown yard in Winnemucca. The Company and Bechtel have worked with the steel supplier to attempt to limit the effects of the Middle East conflict, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, to minimize impacts on the fabrication and shipment of steel to Thacker Pass. Predominantly, the Company has successfully re-routed steel through the Port of Jeddah. Development milestones achieved to date at Thacker Pass include: The first cable pulls on the module pipe racks commenced in March 2026. Structural steel at the Filter Building progresses, with the second floor being installed. Installation of key equipment commenced at the following facilities: Bicarbonate Reactors for the Lithium Carbonate Crystallizer, Pillers for Magnesium Sulfate, Air Compressors and Conveyor Tail Pulley’s for the Filter Building, Thickener Steel and Shell Plants in the Countercurrent Decantation and Run-of-Mine areas, and Fin Fan Coolers and SS Converter for the Sulfuric Acid Plant. Given the advanced level of detailed engineering, the Company has commenced a definitive capital estimate, targeting completion in the second half of 2026. Advanced levels of engineering and procurement is expected to enable the team to estimate remaining quantities and materials with higher confidence. The Company will use current data to assess remaining labor needs and productivity rates for the estimate and will incorporate recent unexpected developments including the implications of tariffs, the Middle East conflict impacts, fuel price increases and other inflationary increases that were not included in the total Capex estimate of $2.93 billion per the Company’s Technical Report. The total Capex estimate of $2.93 billion did not include any exposure to tariffs. The Company estimates the total potential exposure to tariffs for Thacker Pass Phase 1 construction costs to be approximately $80 million to $120 million, the majority of which is expected to be incurred during 2026. Work to enhance reliability for grid power from the local electric utility cooperative, by upgrading six regional substations and switching stations, was completed in March 2026, ahead of schedule. Construction at the Company’s Transload Terminal (“TLT”) west of Winnemucca commenced in March 2026, with completion targeted in 2027 to align with start up at Thacker Pass. The TLT is approximately 60 miles from Thacker Pass, adjacent to the rail line, and is intended to support operations by serving as a critical logistics hub for the Project’s reagents. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE AND 2026 CAPEX GUIDANCE As of March 31, 2026, a total of $1.3 billion of construction capital costs and other project-related costs have been capitalized, of which $1.1 billion is part of the total Capex estimate of $2.93 billion per the Company’s Technical Report. The Company continues to target a total Capex range of $1.3 billion to $1.6 billion for Thacker Pass Phase 1 for fiscal year 2026. The table below summarizes Capex during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, cumulative Capex to March 31, 2026, as well as the Company’s 2026 Capex guidance. (US$) For the quarter
ended March 31, 2026 Cumulative to
March 31, 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
Capex Guidance Thacker Pass Phase 1 construction costs included in the total $2.93 billion Capex estimate(1)(2) $275.5 million $1,138.1 million $1.2 - $1.5 billion Other capitalized development costs for Thacker Pass(3) $8.3 million $101.4 million $30 - $40 million Capitalized interest, including the Orion Note and DOE Loan $10.7 million $37.7 million $45 - $55 million Total $294.5 million $1,277.2 million $1.3 - $1.6 billion Capex Notes: (1) Thacker Pass Phase 1 construction costs cumulative to March 31, 2026 and those estimated for fiscal year 2026 do not include $14.1 million and $8.0 million, respectively, of community contributions that are required to be expensed under U.S. GAAP, though these were included in the $2.93 billion Capex estimate per the Company’s Technical Report. (2) Thacker Pass Phase 1 construction costs as of March 31, 2026, and those estimated for 2026, include actual tariffs incurred (through March 31, 2026) and estimated tariff exposure, primarily for equipment and construction materials sourced from Canada, China, India, UAE, Turkey and the European Union. The Company has been working toward limiting the effect of any potential tariffs on its construction supply chain, with approximately 75% of the total capital project cost structure related to labor, contractors and other services not expected to be directly affected by any potential tariffs. The Company continues to closely monitor potential tariff exposure; however, changes in tariffs and trade restrictions can be announced with little or no advance notice. (3) Other capitalized development costs are required to be capitalized under U.S. GAAP, though these were not included in $2.93 billion Capex estimate per the Company’s Technical Report. FINANCIALS Selected consolidated financial information is presented as follows: (in US$ million except per share information) Three months ended March 31, 2026 2025 $ $ Operating expenses 11.1 6.5 Net income (loss) 4.6 (11.5 ) Net loss per share – basic and diluted - attributable to common stockholders 0.00 0.05 (in US$ millions) As at March 31, 2026 As at December 31, 2025 $ $ Cash and restricted cash 1,207.6 905.6 Total assets 3,112.7 2,579.0 Total long-term liabilities 1,071.1 815.6 During the three months ended March 31, 2026, net income increased to $4.6 million from a net loss of $11.5 million in the comparable year period, primarily due to a gain on the fair value of the embedded derivative associated with the senior unsecured convertible notes with an aggregate principal amount of $195.0 million (the “Notes”) with fund entities managed by Orion Resource Partners LP (collectively, “Orion”). This non-cash, fair value gain on the embedded derivative primarily reflects the impact of a decrease in the Company’s share price from $4.36 at December 31, 2025 to $3.95 at March 31, 2026. Other income also increased, primarily driven by higher interest income due to higher balances in interest generating bank accounts, driven largely by proceeds from the ATM programs executed during the year ended December 31, 2025, as well as the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The impact of these items was partially offset by an increase in general and administration expenses, due to increased hiring, share-based compensation, community investment and regulatory and professional fees to support increased activities related to the Company’s operations. At March 31, 2026, total assets increased from December 31, 2025, as a result of cash raised as part of the Company’s ATM equity programs as well as restricted cash received from the Company’s second draw on the DOE Loan. Total assets also increased as a result of additions to mineral properties, plant and equipment from the continued development of Thacker Pass. At March 31, 2026, the increase in total long-term liabilities was mainly attributable to a $351.9 million increase in the DOE Loan ($432.0 million related to the second advance and interest costs of $6.6 million, net of $86.7 million amortized deferred financing costs). This was partly offset by a $10.6 million reduction in the Orion Notes and an $83.8 million decrease in the LAC Warrant obligation ($88.8 million fair value of the LAC Warrant reclassified to equity on January 30, 2026 partly offset by $5.0 million loss recognized for the fair value increase in the LAC Warrant from December 31, 2026 to January 30, 2026). This news release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, available on the Company’s issuer profile on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company’s website at www.lithiumamericas.com. ABOUT LITHIUM AMERICAS Lithium Americas is building Thacker Pass located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada. Phase 1 is designed for nominal production capacity of 40,000 tonnes per year of battery-quality lithium carbonate, and mechanical completion is targeted for late 2027. Thacker Pass hosts the largest known measured lithium resource (Measured and Indicated) and reserve (Proven and Probable) in the world and is owned by a JV between Lithium Americas (holding a 62% interest), and General Motors Holdings LLC (“GM”) (holding a 38% interest). Project financing for Phase 1 includes a $2.23 billion loan from the U.S. DOE and strategic investments from GM and Orion. The DOE holds the LAC Warrant to purchase common shares equivalent to a 5% equity stake of the Company as of the Issuance Date and the JV Warrant to purchase a non-voting, non-transferable equity interest in the JV equivalent to a 5% interest as of the Issuance Date. Lithium Americas’ shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LAC. To learn more, visit www.lithiumamericas.com or follow @LithiumAmericas on social media. TECHNICAL INFORMATION The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Rene LeBlanc, PhD, SME, Vice President, Commercial and Product Strategy of the Company, and a “qualified person” as defined under National Instrument 43-101 and Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively referred to herein as “forward-looking statements” (“FLS”)). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are FLS and can be identified by the use of statements that include, but are not limited to, words, such as “anticipate,” “plan,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “project,” “predict,” “proposes,” “potential,” “target,” “implement,” “schedule,” “forecast,” “intend,” “would,” “could,” “might,” “should,” “believe” and similar terminology, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may,” “could,” “would,” “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. FLS in this news release include, but are not limited to: statements relating to the anticipated sources and uses of funds to complete project financing; statements relating to the JV and the DOE Loan, the strategic investment from Orion for the development and construction of the Thacker Pass, the LAC Warrant and the JV Warrant, including statements regarding satisfaction of draw down conditions on the DOE Loan expectations about the extent to which the JV Transaction, the DOE Loan, including any amendments thereto, the investment from Orion, the LAC Warrant, the JV Warrant and cash on hand would fund the development and construction of Thacker Pass on schedule or at all; project de-risking initiatives and the extent to which work to date has de-risked project execution; the expected operations, financial results and condition of the Company; expectations related to the construction build, job creation and nameplate capacity of Thacker Pass as well as other statements with respect to the Company’s future objectives and strategies to achieve these objectives, including the future prospects of the Company; the estimated cash flow, capitalization and adequacy thereof for the Company; the estimated costs of the development of Thacker Pass, including timing, progress, approach, continuity or change in plans, construction, commissioning, expected milestones, anticipated production and results thereof and expansion plans; cost and expected benefits of the transloading terminal; cost and expected benefit of the limestone quarry; anticipated timing to resolve, and the expected outcome of, any complaints or claims made or that could be made concerning the permitting process in the U.S. for Thacker Pass; the timely completion of environmental reviews and related consultations, and receipt or issuance of permits and approvals, in the U.S. for the Company’s development and resultant operations; capital expenditures and programs; estimates, and any change in estimates, of the mineral resources and mineral reserves at Thacker Pass; development of mineral resources and mineral reserves; the realization of mineral resources and mineral reserves estimates, including whether certain mineral resources will ever be developed into mineral reserves, and information and underlying assumptions related thereto; government regulation of mining operations and treatment under governmental and taxation regimes; the future price of commodities, including lithium; the creation of a battery supply chain in the U.S. to support the electric vehicle market; the timing and amount of future production, currency exchange and interest rates; the Company’s ability to raise capital; expected expenditures to be made by the Company; statements relating to revised capital cost estimates; ability to produce high purity battery grade lithium products; settlement of agreements related to the operation and sale of mineral production as well as contracts in respect of operations and inputs required in the course of production; the timing, cost, quantity, capacity and product quality of production at Thacker Pass; successful development of Thacker Pass, including successful results from the Company’s testing facility and third-party tests related thereto; statements with respect to the expected economics of Thacker Pass, including capital costs, operating costs, sustaining capital requirements, after tax net present value and internal rate of return, pricing assumptions, payback period, sensitivity analyses, net cash flows and life of mine; anticipated job creation of the workforce hub; the expectation that the National Construction Agreement (Project Labor Agreement) with North America’s Building Trades Unions for construction of Phase 1 of Thacker Pass will minimize construction risk, ensure availability of skilled labor, address the challenges associated with Thacker Pass’s remote location and be effective in prioritizing employment of local and regional skilled craft workers, including members of underrepresented communities; overarching accessibility to a productive workforce; the expected workforce development training program being prepared with Great Basin College; the Company’s commitment to sustainable development, limiting the environmental impact at Thacker Pass and plans for phased reclamation during the life of mine including use benefits of growth media; ability to achieve capital cost efficiencies; anticipated use of any future proceeds and earnings related to Thacker Pass; as well as other statements with respect to management’s beliefs, plans, estimates and intentions, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations that are not historical facts. FLS involves known and unknown risks, assumptions and other factors that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially. FLS reflects the Company’s current views about future events, and while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of this news release, are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies. Accordingly, there can be no certainty that they will accurately reflect actual results. Assumptions and other factors upon which such FLS is based include, without limitation: expectations regarding Phase 2 of Thacker Pass, including financing, and the absence of material adverse events affecting the Company during this time; the ability of the Company to perform conditions and meet expectations regarding the Company’s financial resources and future prospects; the ability to meet future objectives, priorities and anticipated milestones; a cordial business relationship between the Company and third-party strategic and contractual partners; the risk of general business and economic uncertainties and adverse market conditions; confidence that development, construction and operations at Thacker Pass will proceed as anticipated, including the impact of potential supply chain disturbances including but not limited to product availability, customs delays and potential shipping disruptions, especially with respect to steel, and the availability of equipment, labor and facilities necessary to complete development and construction of Thacker Pass and produce battery grade lithium; unforeseen technological, equipment and engineering problems; changes in general economic and geopolitical conditions, including as a result of regulatory changes by the current U.S. presidential administration, higher interest rates, the rate of inflation, a potential economic recession, ongoing conflict in the Middle East and potential changes in U.S. trade policy, including the imposition of tariffs and the resulting consequences on, among other things, the extractive resource industry, the green energy transition and the electric vehicle market; uncertainties inherent to the feasibility studies and mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates; the mine processing facilities, based on the results of the testing facility and third-party tests, performing as expected; the ability of the Company to secure sufficient additional financing, advance and develop the Project, and to produce battery grade lithium; the respective benefits and impacts of Thacker Pass when production operations commence; settlement of agreements related to the operation and sale of mineral production as well as contracts in respect of operations and inputs required in the course of production; the Company’s ability to operate in a safe and effective manner, and without material adverse impact from the effects of climate change or severe weather conditions; reliability of technical data; uncertainties relating to receiving and maintaining mining, exploration, environmental and other permits or approvals in Nevada; demand for lithium, including that such demand is supported by growth in the electric vehicle market, lithium-ion battery market and battery energy storage system market; current technological trends; the impact of increasing competition in the lithium business, and the Company’s competitive position in the industry; continuing support of local communities and the Fort McDermitt Paiute and the Shoshone Tribe in relation to Thacker Pass, and continuing constructive engagement with these and other stakeholders, including any expected benefits of such engagement; risks related to cost, funding and regulatory authorizations to develop a workforce housing facility; the stable and supportive legislative, regulatory and community environment in the jurisdictions where the Company operates; impacts of inflation, deflation, currency exchange rates, interest rates and other general economic and stock market conditions; the impact of unknown financial contingencies, including litigation costs, environmental compliance costs and costs associated with the impacts of climate change, on the Company’s operations; increased attention to environmental, social, governance and safety and sustainability-related matters; risks related to the Company’s public statements with respect to such matters that may be subject to heightened scrutiny from public and governmental authorities related to the risk of potential “greenwashing,” (i.e., misleading information or false claims overstating potential sustainability-related benefits); risks that the Company may face regarding potentially conflicting initiatives from certain U.S. state or other governments; estimates of and unpredictable changes to the market prices for lithium products; development and construction costs for Thacker Pass, and costs for any additional exploration work at the Project; estimates of mineral resources and mineral reserves, including whether mineral resources not included in mineral reserves will be further developed into mineral reserves; some of the modifying factors used to convert mineral resources to mineral reserves may change materially, and could materially impact the mineral reserve estimate; reliability of technical data; anticipated timing and results of exploration, development and construction activities, including the impact of ongoing supply chain disruptions and availability of equipment and supplies on such timing; timely responses from governmental agencies responsible for reviewing and considering the Company’s permitting activities at Thacker Pass; availability of technology, including low carbon energy sources and water rights, on acceptable terms to advance Thacker Pass; government regulation of mining operations and mergers and acquisitions activity, and treatment under governmental, regulatory and taxation regimes; ability to realize expected benefits from investments in or partnerships with third parties; accuracy of development budgets and construction estimates; that the Company will meet its future objectives and priorities; the ability to satisfy production and lithium-recovery targets; that the Company will have access to adequate capital to fund its future projects and plans; that such future projects and plans will proceed as anticipated; compliance by joint venture partners, DOE and Orion with terms of agreements; the lack of any material disputes or disagreements between joint venture partners; the regulation of the mining industry by various governmental agencies; as well as assumptions concerning general economic and industry growth rates, commodity prices, resource estimates, currency exchange and interest rates and competitive conditions. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in such FLS are reasonable, the Company can give no assurance that these assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists of factors are not exhaustive. There can be no assurance that FLS will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. As such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this information, and that this information may not be appropriate for any other purpose, including investment purposes. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in any FLS as a result of the risk factors described under Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and elsewhere throughout that report, and in the Company’s other continuous disclosure documents available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov. All FLS contained in this news release are expressly qualified by the risk factors set out in the aforementioned documents. Readers are further cautioned to review the full description of risks, uncertainties and management’s assumptions in the aforementioned documents and other disclosure documents available on SEDAR+ and on EDGAR. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any FLS, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. 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Lithium Americas Reports Full Year 2025 ResultsMarch 19, 2026 6:55 AM
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(All amounts in US$ unless otherwise indicated)
Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) announced that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K, which includes the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, and provided an update on its Thacker Pass lithium project in Humboldt County, Nevada (“Thacker Pass” or the “Project”).
Jonathan Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lithium Americas said, “2025 marked a transformative year for Thacker Pass. Construction is advancing at full pace, and we are carrying that strong momentum into 2026. We are grateful for the continued support of the U.S. Administration and the Department of Energy. With the second loan drawdown in February 2026, we have meaningfully de-risked the Project and reinforced our path forward. This investment reflects our shared commitment to rebuilding critical mineral supply chains here at home and reducing reliance on foreign sources.”
“Construction at Thacker Pass is progressing rapidly, with safety as our highest priority. Peak construction activity is expected in 2026, and our workforce continues to expand, with approximately 1,800 skilled craftspeople anticipated on site by late 2026. We remain on track for mechanical completion of Phase 1 in late 2027, positioning Thacker Pass to play a central role in securing America’s energy and national security future. Together with our partners, we are advancing energy independence, strengthening domestic supply chains and building a more resilient future.”
Q4 2025 AND SUBSEQUENT TO Q4 2025 FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had approximately $905.6 million in total cash and restricted cash, including $412.6 million at the Thacker Pass joint venture (“JV”) level.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, $611.6 million of construction capital costs and other project-related costs were capitalized. To December 31, 2025, a total of $982.8 million of construction capital costs and other project-related costs have been capitalized. See the Capital Expenditure and 2026 Capex Guidance section below for more details.
On October 7, 2025, the Company and the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) entered into an omnibus waiver, consent and amendment (the “OWCA”) for certain amendments to the Company’s $2.23 billion loan (“DOE Loan”). Pursuant to the OWCA, on January 30, 2026 (the “Issuance Date”), the Company issued to the DOE: (a) warrants to purchase common shares of the Company, no par value (“Common Shares”) for a 5% equity stake in the Company at an exercise price of $0.01 per share (the “LAC Warrants”) and (b) warrants to purchase a non-voting, non-transferable equity interest of the JV for a 5% economic stake in the JV (the “JV Units”) at an exercise price of $0.0001 per unit (the “JV Warrants”). On January 30, 2026, the JV, General Motors Holdings LLC (“GM”) and the DOE entered into a Put, Call, Exchange Agreement (the “Put, Call and Exchange Agreement”). As of March 18, 2026, the LAC Warrants and the JV Warrants were not exercised.
The Company received its first advance on the DOE Loan of $435 million on October 20, 2025 and its second advance on the DOE Loan of $432 million on February 24, 2026.
During 2025, the Company entered into three separate at-the-market (“ATM”) equity programs, the last of which was completed in January 2026. Under these programs, during the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company sold 68.2 million common shares, at an average price of $5.98 per share, for aggregate net proceeds of $401.2 million after sales agent’s commission and other expenses. Subsequent to December 31, 2025, the last ATM Program was completed, and the Company sold an additional 32.5 million common shares, at an average price of $5.92 per share, for net proceeds of $189.7 million after sales agent's commission and other expenses.
On October 10, 2025 and October 28, 2025, fund entities managed by Orion Resource Partners LP (collectively, “Orion”) elected to convert a total of $97.5 million, of the original $195 million of senior unsecured convertible notes issued on April 1, 2025 (the “Notes”) in accordance with the terms of the Notes. Following the conversions, total future interest payable under the Notes has been reduced pro rata.
Q4 2025 PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
The Company continues to progress major construction at Thacker Pass Phase 1, targeting mechanical completion in late 2027. A detailed project update, including construction and operations and business readiness (“OBR”) highlights, was released on February 19, 2026 entitled “Lithium Americas Provides a Project Update and 2026 Capex Guidance for Thacker Pass”. Construction milestones achieved in Q4 2025 include:
As of December 31, 2025, a total of $982.8 million of construction capital costs and other project-related costs have been capitalized, of which $862.6 million is part of the total capital expenditure (“Capex”) estimate of $2.93 billion per the Company’s Technical Report entitled “NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Thacker Pass Project Humboldt County, Nevada, USA,” effective December 31, 2024 (“Technical Report”). The Company is targeting a total Capex range of $1.3 billion to $1.6 billion for Thacker Pass Phase 1 for fiscal year 2026. See the Capital Expenditure and 2026 Capex Guidance section below for more details.
As of December 31, 2025, detailed engineering design was 93% complete and procurement was 60% complete.
Manufacturing of all long-lead equipment awarded in Q4 2024 was fabricated throughout 2025 and is expected to be delivered to either Thacker Pass or the fabrication yard in Winnemucca throughout the first half of 2026, along with other equipment and construction materials.
Over 60% of the structural steel for Thacker Pass, which is sourced from the United Arab Emirates, is safely in transit or has arrived on site at Thacker Pass or the laydown yard in Winnemucca. The Company and Bechtel are actively monitoring Middle East conditions with the steel supplier in an effort to prevent any impact on the fabrication and shipment of steel to Thacker Pass.
At the end of December 2025, there were approximately 950 personnel on site at Thacker Pass, including approximately 740 manual craft and 210 additional site workers. The number of personnel is expected to increase to approximately 1,800 at peak construction in late 2026.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE AND 2026 CAPEX GUIDANCE
As of December 31, 2025, a total of $982.8 million of construction capital costs and other project-related costs have been capitalized, of which $862.6 million is part of the total Capex estimate of $2.93 billion per the Company’s Technical Report.
A targeted total Capex range of $1.3 to $1.6 billion for fiscal year 2026 remains unchanged from the Company’s new release dated February 19, 2026 entitled “Lithium Americas Provides a Project Update and 2026 Capex Guidance for Thacker Pass.”
The table below summarizes Capex cumulative to December 31, 2025 as well as 2026 Capex guidance.
(US$)
Cumulative to December 31, 2025
2026 Capex Guidance
Thacker Pass Phase 1 construction costs included in the total $2.93 billion Capex estimate (1)(2)
$862.6 million
$1.2 - $1.5 billion
Other capitalized development costs for Thacker Pass(3)
$93.1 million
$30 - $40 million
Capitalized interest, including the Orion Note and DOE Loan
$27.0 million
$45 - $55 million
Total
$982.8 million
$1.3 - $1.6 billion
Capex Notes:
(1)
Thacker Pass Phase 1 construction costs as of December 31, 2025 and those estimated for 2026 do not include $14.1 million and $8.0 million, respectively, of community contributions that are required to be expensed under US GAAP, though these were included in the $2.93 billion Capex estimate per the Company’s Technical Report.
(2)
Thacker Pass Phase 1 construction costs as of December 31, 2025 and those estimated for 2026 include actual tariffs incurred (through December 31, 2025) and estimated tariff exposure (estimated for 2026 based on known information as of February 19, 2026) for equipment and construction material sourced from Canada, China, India, UAE, Turkey and the European Union. The Company has been working toward limiting the effect of any potential tariffs on its construction supply chain, with approximately 75% of the total capital project cost structure related to labor, contractors and other services not expected to be directly affected by any potential tariffs. The Company continues to closely monitor potential tariff exposure; however, changes in tariffs and trade restrictions can be announced with little or no advance notice.
(3)
Other capitalized development costs are required to be capitalized under US GAAP, though these were not included in $2.93 billion Capex estimate per the Company’s Technical Report.
FINANCIALS
Selected consolidated financial information is presented as follows:
(in US$ million except per share information)
Years ended December 31,
2025
2024
$
$
Operating expenses
52.8
28.3
Net loss
86.3
42.6
Loss per share - basic
0.50
0.21
(in US$ millions)
As at December 31, 2025
As at December 31, 2024
$
$
Cash and restricted cash
905.6
594.2
Total assets
2,579.0
1,044.9
Total long-term liabilities
815.6
41.3
During the year ended December 31, 2025, net loss increased from the year ended December 31, 2024, partially related to higher general and administrative expenses due to increased hiring, professional fees and office and administration fees to support increased activities related to ongoing construction at Thacker Pass and increased reporting obligations associated with the DOE Loan and formation of the JV. In addition, as part of its commitment to the construction of Thacker Pass, the Company made a $14.1 million contribution toward funding the construction of the new Orovada K-8 school. Further, transaction costs increased and were primarily related to advisory and professional fees associated with the amendment to the DOE Loan and advisory fees due upon achieving the final investment decision for Thacker Pass Phase 1.
At December 31, 2025, total assets increased, including due to cash and restricted cash received, primarily from the receipt of funds drawn under the DOE Loan, the Orion Investment and proceeds received from the Company’s ATM programs. Mineral properties, plant and equipment increased due to continued development of Thacker Pass, including costs associated with completion of the first phase of the Workforce Hub (“WFH”), engineering, procurement of raw materials, payments towards long-lead equipment as well as continued on-site construction works.
At December 31, 2025, total liabilities increased, including due to amounts recognized for the Orion Notes and Production Prepayment Agreement, the DOE Loan and the recognition of warrant obligations associated with the OWCA. In addition, accounts payable as well as accrued liabilities increased as a result of a change in timing of payments compared to December 31, 2024.
This news release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, available on the Company’s issuer profile on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company's website at www.lithiumamericas.com.
ABOUT LITHIUM AMERICAS
Lithium Americas is building Thacker Pass located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada. Phase 1 is designed for nominal production capacity of 40,000 tonnes per year of battery-quality lithium carbonate, and mechanical completion is targeted for late 2027. Thacker Pass hosts the largest known measured lithium resource (Measured and Indicated) and reserve (Proven and Probable) in the world and is owned by a JV between Lithium Americas (holding a 62% interest), and General Motors Holdings LLC (GM) (holding a 38% interest). Project financing for Phase 1 includes a $2.23 billion loan from the U.S. DOE and strategic investments from GM and Orion Resource Partners LP. The DOE holds Company Warrants to purchase common shares of the Company for a 5% equity stake and JV Warrants to purchase a 5% non-voting, non-transferable equity interest in the JV. Lithium Americas’ shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LAC. To learn more, visit www.lithiumamericas.com or follow @LithiumAmericas on social media.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Rene LeBlanc, PhD, SME, Vice President, Commercial and Product Strategy of the Company, and a “qualified person” as defined under National Instrument 43-101 and Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively referred to as “forward-looking statements” or “FLS”). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are FLS and can be identified by the use of statements that include, but are not limited to, words, such as “anticipate,” “plan,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “project,” “predict,” “propose,” “potential,” “target,” “implement,” “schedule,” “forecast,” “intend,” “would,” “could,” “might,” “should,” “believe” and similar terminology, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may,” “could,” “would,” “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. FLS in this news release includes, but is not limited to: statements relating to the anticipated sources and uses of funds to complete project financing, statements relating to the JV and the DOE Loan, including statements regarding project de-risking initiatives and the extent to which work to date has de-risked project execution; the expected operations, financial results and condition of the Company; the Company’s future objectives and strategies to achieve those objectives, including the future prospects of the Company; the estimated cash flow, capitalization and adequacy thereof for the Company; the estimated costs of the development of Thacker Pass, including timing, progress, approach, continuity or change in plans, construction, commissioning, expected milestones, anticipated production and results thereof and expansion plans; cost and expected benefits of the transloading terminal; anticipated timing to resolve, and the expected outcome of, any complaints or claims made or that could be made concerning the permitting process in the United States for Thacker Pass; the timely completion of environmental reviews and related consultations, and receipt or issuance of permits and approvals, in the United States for the Company’s development and resultant operations; capital expenditures and programs; estimates, and any change in estimates, of the mineral resources and mineral reserves at Thacker Pass; development of mineral resources and mineral reserves; the realization of mineral resources and mineral reserves estimates, including whether certain mineral resources will ever be developed into mineral reserves, and information and underlying assumptions related thereto; government regulation of mining operations and treatment under governmental and taxation regimes; the future price of commodities, including lithium; the creation of a battery supply chain in the United States to support the electric vehicle market; the timing and amount of future production, currency exchange and interest rates; the Company’s ability to raise capital; expected expenditures to be made by the Company on Thacker Pass; statements relating to revised capital cost estimates; ability to produce high purity battery grade lithium products; settlement of agreements related to the operation and sale of mineral production as well as contracts in respect of operations and inputs required in the course of production; the timing, cost, quantity, capacity and product quality of production at Thacker Pass; successful development of Thacker Pass, including successful results from the Company’s testing facility and third-party tests related thereto; statements with respect to the expected economics of Thacker Pass, including capital costs, operating costs, sustaining capital requirements, after tax net present value and internal rate of return, pricing assumptions, payback period, sensitivity analyses, net cash flows and life of mine; anticipated job creation and the completion of the Workforce Hub; the expectation that the National Construction Agreement (Project Labor Agreement) with North America’s Building Trades Unions for construction of Phase 1 of Thacker Pass will minimize construction risk, ensure availability of skilled labor, address the challenges associated with Thacker Pass’ remote location and be effective in prioritizing employment of local and regional skilled craft workers, including members of underrepresented communities; the expected workforce development training program being prepared with Great Basin College and overarching accessibility to a productive workforce; the Company’s commitment to sustainable development, limiting the environmental impact at Thacker Pass and plans for phased reclamation during the life of mine including use benefits of growth media; ability to achieve capital cost efficiencies; as well as other statements with respect to management’s beliefs, plans, estimates and intentions, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations that are not historical facts.
FLS involves known and unknown risks, assumptions and other factors that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially. FLS reflects the Company’s current views about future events, and while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of this news release, are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies. Accordingly, there can be no certainty that they will accurately reflect actual results. Assumptions and other factors upon which such FLS is based include, without limitation: expectations regarding Phase 2 of Thacker Pass, including financing and the absence of material adverse events affecting the Company during the construction of the Project; the ability of the Company to perform conditions and meet expectations regarding the Company’s financial resources and future prospects; the ability to meet future objectives, priorities and anticipated milestones; a cordial business relationship between the Company and third-party strategic and contractual partners; the availability of equipment, labor and facilities necessary to complete development and construction of Thacker Pass; unforeseen technological, equipment and engineering problems; changes in general economic and geopolitical conditions, including as a result of regulatory changes by the current U.S. presidential administration, higher interest rates, the rate of inflation, a potential economic recession and potential changes in United States trade policy, including the imposition of tariffs and the resulting consequences on, among other things, the extractive resource industry, the green energy transition and the electric vehicle market; uncertainties inherent to feasibility studies and mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates; the mine processing facilities, based on the results of the testing facility and third-party tests, performing as expected; the ability of the Company to secure sufficient additional financing, advance and develop Thacker Pass, and to produce battery grade lithium; the respective benefits and impacts of Thacker Pass when production operations commence; settlement of agreements related to the operation and sale of mineral production as well as contracts in respect of operations and inputs required in the course of production; the Company’s ability to operate in a safe and effective manner, and without material adverse impact from the effects of climate change or severe weather conditions; uncertainties relating to receiving and maintaining mining, exploration, environmental and other permits or approvals in Nevada; demand for lithium, including that such demand is supported by growth in the electric vehicle market and lithium-ion battery market; current technological trends; the impact of increasing competition in the lithium business, and the Company’s competitive position in the industry; continuing support of local communities and the Fort McDermitt Paiute and the Shoshone Tribe in relation to Thacker Pass, and continuing constructive engagement with these and other stakeholders, including any expected benefits of such engagement; risks related to cost, funding and regulatory authorizations to develop the Workforce Hub; the stable and supportive legislative, regulatory and community environment in the jurisdictions where the Company operates; impacts of inflation, deflation, currency exchange rates, interest rates and other general economic and stock market conditions; the impact of unknown financial contingencies, including litigation costs, environmental compliance costs and costs associated with the impacts of climate change, on the Company’s operations; increased attention to environmental, social, governance and safety and sustainability-related matters; risks related to the Company’s public statements with respect to such matters that may be subject to heightened scrutiny from public and governmental authorities related to the risk of potential “greenwashing,” (i.e., misleading information or false claims overstating potential sustainability-related benefits); risks that the Company may face regarding potentially conflicting initiatives from certain U.S. state or other governments; estimates of, and unpredictable changes to, the market prices for lithium products; development and construction costs for Thacker Pass, and costs for any additional exploration work at the Project; estimates of mineral resources and mineral reserves, including whether mineral resources not included in mineral reserves will be further developed into mineral reserves; some of the modifying factors used to convert mineral resources to mineral reserves may change materially, and could materially impact the mineral reserve estimate; reliability of technical data; anticipated timing and results of exploration, development and construction activities, including the impact of ongoing supply chain disruptions and availability of equipment and supplies on such timing; timely responses from governmental agencies responsible for reviewing and considering the Company’s permitting activities at Thacker Pass; availability of technology, including low carbon energy sources and water rights, on acceptable terms to advance Thacker Pass; government regulation of mining operations and mergers and acquisitions activity, and treatment under governmental, regulatory and taxation regimes; ability to realize expected benefits from investments in or partnerships with third parties; accuracy of development budgets and construction estimates; that the Company will meet its future objectives and priorities; the ability to satisfy production and lithium-recovery targets; that the Company will have access to adequate capital to fund its future projects and plans; that such future projects and plans will proceed as anticipated; compliance by Lithium Nevada LLC (“LN”) and GM with terms of the JV agreements; the lack of any material disputes or disagreements between LN and GM; the regulation of the mining industry by various governmental agencies; as well as assumptions concerning general economic and industry growth rates, commodity prices, resource estimates, currency exchange and interest rates and competitive conditions. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in such FLS are reasonable, the Company can give no assurance that these assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists of factors are not exhaustive. There can be no assurance that FLS will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. As such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this information, and that this information may not be appropriate for any other purpose, including investment purposes. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in any FLS as a result of the risk factors set out herein, and in the Company’s other continuous disclosure documents available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Readers are further cautioned to review the full description of risks, uncertainties and management’s assumptions in the aforementioned documents and other disclosure documents available on SEDAR+ and on EDGAR. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any FLS as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as and to the extent required by applicable securities laws. Forward-looking financial information also constitutes FLS within the context of applicable securities laws and as such, is subject to the same risks, uncertainties and assumptions as are set out in the cautionary note above.
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Original: Lithium Americas Reports Full Year 2025 Results
CA Market News
4月前
NACCO INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTSMarch 4, 2026 4:47 PM
PR Newswire (US)
CLEVELAND, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Q4 Highlights:Gross profit of $12.0 million increased 42% from 2024 on 5% lower revenueOperating profit of $7.6 million up 95% over 2024 and 12% over Q3 2025 Net loss of $3.8 million compared with net income of $7.6 million in 20242025 net loss includes a $6.0 million after-tax, non-cash pension settlement chargeAdjusted EBITDA of $14.3 million improved 59% over 2024 and 14% over Q3 2025FY Highlights:Net income of $17.6 million, or $2.35/share, versus $33.7 million, or $4.55/share, in 2024Adjusted EBITDA of $48.9 million compared with $59.4 million in 2024 2024 included $13.6 million of business interruption insurance recoveriesNACCO Industries® (NYSE: NC) today announced financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025. Fourth-quarter 2025 operating profit increased over the prior year, reflecting improved results across all three reportable segments, led by Utility Coal Mining. Higher unallocated expenses partly offset these improvements.During the 2025 fourth quarter, the Company recorded a $7.8 million pension settlement charge, $6.0 million after tax, associated with the planned termination of its pension plan. This charge and a significant unfavorable tax effect, primarily due to the true-up of tax expense to the annual effective tax rate, resulted in a net loss for the quarter."We delivered a strong close to 2025 as our fourth-quarter operating profit built upon the improving profitability and growth we experienced in the third quarter," said J.C. Butler, NACCO President and Chief Executive Officer. "While reported earnings were impacted by the pension settlement charge, our underlying results reflect a business delivering on its potential. We enter 2026 with clear opportunities to build on this momentum as we execute our growth strategy and create long-term value for our shareholders."
Three Months Ended($ in thousands except per share amounts)12/31/25
12/31/24
Year/Year$ Change
9/30/25
Sequential$ ChangeRevenues$66,778
$70,418
$(3,640)
$76,614
$(9,836)Gross profit$12,028
$8,476
$3,552
$9,971
$2,057Operating profit $7,573
$3,883
$3,690
$6,777
$796Net income (loss)$(3,840)
$7,564
$(11,404)
$13,254
$(17,094)Diluted EPS$(0.52)
$1.02
$(1.54)
$1.78
$(2.30)Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA*$14,309
$8,994
$5,315
$12,530
$1,779
*Non-GAAP financial measures are defined and reconciled on pages 8 to 10.LiquidityAt December 31, 2025, NACCO had outstanding debt of $100.9 million. Total liquidity was $124.2 million, which consisted of $49.7 million of cash and $74.5 million of availability under our revolving credit facility. For the 2025 full year, we generated cash from operations of $50.9 million compared with $22.3 million in 2024.Detailed Discussion of 2025 Fourth Quarter Compared to 2024 Fourth QuarterUtility Coal Mining Segment
2025
2024Tons of coal delivered(in thousands) Unconsolidated operations5,579
5,563 Consolidated operations640
570 Total deliveries6,219
6,133
2025
2024
(in thousands)Revenues$20,669
$20,364Gross profit (loss)$922
$(3,876)Earnings of unconsolidated operations$14,041
$13,987Operating expenses(1)$7,808
$8,088Operating profit$7,155
$2,023Segment Adjusted EBITDA(2)$9,685
$4,235
(1) Operating expenses consist of Selling, general and administrative expenses, Amortization of intangible assets and (Gain) loss on sale of assets.(2) Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP. See non-GAAP explanation and the related reconciliations to GAAP on page 9.The year–over–year operating profit and Segment Adjusted EBITDA improvement primarily reflects stronger operating performance at Mississippi Lignite Mining Company. Mississippi Lignite Mining Company produced and sold more tons during the quarter and, as a result, benefited from higher production efficiency and a lower cost per ton sold. In addition, production outpaced deliveries in the period, resulting in certain production costs being capitalized into inventory. These factors drove a meaningful improvement in results compared with the prior year, when earnings were affected by a significant inventory write down. Lower general and administrative employee-related expenses also contributed to the improvement in the segment operating profit.Contract Mining Segment
2025
2024
(in thousands)Tons delivered13,700
11,785
2025
2024
(in thousands) Revenues$ 32,153
$ 34,871Operating profit $ 858
$ 806Segment Adjusted EBITDA(1)$ 3,316
$ 3,255
(1) Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP. See non-GAAP explanation and the related reconciliations to GAAP on page 9.The year–over–year revenue decline is primarily due to lower reimbursed costs, which have a corresponding offset in cost of goods sold. Revenues, net of reimbursed costs, grew 9% over the prior year, primarily driven by higher parts sales partly offset by increased volumes of lower-priced tons.Contract Mining continues to benefit from ongoing progress on operational and strategic initiatives designed to enhance profitability. Improved margins at the operations and higher parts sales were offset by a $1.1 million loss contingency recognized during the quarter and increased employee-related expenses, resulting in operating profit in line with the prior year.Minerals and Royalties Segment
2025
2024
(in thousands)Revenues $ 10,147
$ 9,736Operating profit$ 8,028
$ 7,218Segment Adjusted EBITDA(1)$ 8,919
$ 8,083
(1) Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP. See non-GAAP explanation and the related reconciliations to GAAP on page 9.Revenues, operating profit and Segment Adjusted EBITDA grew year over year primarily due to increased royalty revenues driven by improved natural gas pricing and increased production volumes. These benefits were partly offset by decreased oil revenues resulting from reduced oil prices and production volumes. Lower employee-related expenses and higher earnings from an equity investment also contributed to the year-over-year profit improvement.Unallocated
2025
2024
(in thousands)Operating loss$ (8,398)
$ (6,197)Segment Adjusted EBITDA(1)$ (8,078)
$ (6,021)
(1) Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP. See non-GAAP explanation and the related reconciliations to GAAP on page 9.Unallocated primarily includes public company administrative costs and the financial results of Bellaire Corporation, Mitigation Resources of North America®, ReGen Resources and other developing businesses that are not directly attributable to our reportable segments. While fourth-quarter unallocated employee-related costs decreased year over year, fewer credit sales and higher operating expenses at Mitigation Resources and an increase in outside services at other developing businesses drove the significant increase in the Unallocated operating loss.OutlookNACCO Industries is a growing diversified natural resources company with a unique business model strategically positioned to deliver stable and growing financial returns over the long term. Our business model is purposely built for durability and resilience with an expanding portfolio of long-term contracts, relationships and investments that leverage our proven operational expertise, disciplined capital allocation and an entrepreneurial yet patient approach. We have methodically built unique capabilities and clear competitive advantages that allow us to pursue a wide range of growth opportunities, often completely integrated into customers' operations in partnership-based relationships. We have multiple vectors for value creation, and we are steadfastly committed to delivering compounding returns and expanding investor value over the long term.Our foundation rests on a stable base of long-term coal-mining contracts and legacy mineral and royalty assets, which generate dependable recurring cash flows. As new long-term contracts and investments are added across the Company, these new multi-year agreements create a "layering" effect as their contributions compound. This provides cash flow stability. The momentum our operations experienced in 2025, particularly in the second half, is expected to continue into 2026, with meaningful year-over-year improvements in consolidated operating profit, net income and EBITDA.At our Utility Coal Mining segment, operated by North American Coal®, we expect an increase in operating profit compared with 2025. Improvements at Mississippi Lignite Mining Company as a result of an increase in the contractually determined per ton sales price are expected to be partly offset by lower earnings at the unconsolidated mining operations due to reduced income associated with the wind down of reclamation services at the Sabine Mining Company.While we expect modest year-over-year improvements at Mississippi Lignite Mining Company, the customer's power plant began a maintenance outage in mid-February 2026. The power plant is expected to resume operations in mid-March. Any delay or further changes in demand, dispatch and/or reduced mechanical availability at the power plant could decrease current expectations.The Contract Mining segment, operated by North American Mining®, serves as our primary mining growth platform. Through continued geographic and mineral expansion, we are building a growing portfolio of long-term contracts that strengthen the foundation for sustained profitability. In October 2025, we secured a multi-year dragline services contract as part of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction project in Palm Beach County, Florida. We also anticipate commencing operations at a new limestone quarry in Arizona in 2026. We expect the segment to deliver a significant year-over-year increase in operating profit and Segment Adjusted EBITDA as a result of higher customer demand, earnings contributions from new contracts and continued momentum from 2025 activities.Sawtooth Mining, a North American Mining subsidiary, provides exclusive comprehensive mining services at Thacker Pass, which is owned by a joint venture led by Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC; NYSE: LAC). Sawtooth will supply all of the lithium-bearing ore requirements for our customer's Thacker Pass lithium processing facility, which is currently under construction. This project is providing stable income during construction and is expected to contribute increased income and long-term cash flows once lithium production commences, which is targeted for late 2027.The Minerals and Royalties segment, managed by Catapult Mineral Partners®, has constructed a high-quality, diversified portfolio of oil and gas mineral and royalty interests in the United States. The Catapult team is expanding its portfolio by leveraging a data-driven approach to capital deployment that incorporates a longer-term view of production and development. We believe this provides a competitive advantage in the U.S. market.In July 2025, Catapult completed a $4.2 million acquisition of mineral interests within the Permian Basin. The acquisition includes a mix of producing wells, as well as additional development opportunities with existing operators in the area. This segment also has an investment in a company that holds operated and non-operated working interests in oil and natural gas assets. While these investments are expected to contribute favorably to 2026, commodity price forecasts as well as development and production assumptions are expected to result in an overall year-over-year decrease in Minerals and Royalties' operating profit and Segment Adjusted EBITDA, particularly in the second half of the year. Our forecast was developed prior to recent events in the Middle East. Any changes in commodity prices or production as a result of this conflict could alter current expectations.Mitigation Resources of North America® provides natural resource restoration and reclamation services that include stream and wetland mitigation solutions. Mitigation Resources is successfully leveraging its strong reputation and clear competitive strengths to expand into additional mitigation, restoration and reclamation markets. Mitigation Resources is expected to deliver increasing profitability over time from the sale of mitigation credits and as reclamation and restoration services expand. This business, while currently variable in performance due to permit and project timing, is expected to generate a profit in the second half of 2026 and move toward more consistent results over time as the business expands.We continue to invest in our businesses to drive future growth. In 2026, we anticipate total capital expenditures of up to $89 million. The majority of these expenditures relate to business development opportunities and will only be made if the projects meet our growth investment criteria. These anticipated capital investments are expected to result in a use of cash before financing greater than in 2025.Our businesses provide critical inputs for electricity generation, construction and development, and the production of industrial minerals and chemicals. As the need for uninterrupted energy grows, industry fundamentals for natural resources are expected to continue to strengthen, reinforcing the critical need to keep existing, reliable baseload resources online. In 2026, the National Coal Council, an advisory committee to the U.S. Secretary of Energy, was re-established. This council is focused on advising the Department of Energy on reinforcing coal's strategic role in U.S. energy policy and providing actionable advice on sustaining coal plant operations and prioritizing coal to support grid reliability to support our country's economic competitiveness and national security. The re-establishment of this council and the underlying improving regulatory environment reinforce our confidence in our prospects for 2026, our overall business trajectory and longer-term growth opportunities.Our conservative approach to maintaining a strong capital structure and operating discipline minimizes risk, while the compounding effect of a growing portfolio of long-term contracts and deliberate growth investments create a robust foundation for cash flow growth. With a perspective that spans decades, we are methodically building a strong, stable business that is expected to deliver annuity-like returns. This long-term view allows us to leverage our core skills for strategic, measured expansion and pursue opportunities with longer-term horizons and higher returns. We pursue opportunities that other companies with shorter time horizons might overlook. Our commitment is to generate increasing cash flows and return value to stockholders, whether through reinvestment for growth or direct returns such as share repurchases and payment of dividends. We remain confident in our ability to drive growth, expand our capabilities and reward shareholders over the long run.****Conference CallIn conjunction with this news release, the management of NACCO Industries will host a conference call on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The call may be accessed by dialing (888) 880-3330 (North America Toll Free) or (646) 357-8766 (International), Conference ID: 5565879, or over the Internet through NACCO Industries' website at ir.nacco.com/home. For those not planning to ask a question of management, the Company recommends listening to the call via the online webcast. Please allow 15 minutes to register, download and install any necessary audio software required to listen to the webcast. A replay of the call will be available shortly after the call ends through March 12, 2026. An archive of the webcast will also be available on the Company's website approximately two hours after the live call ends.Annual Report on Form 10-KNACCO Industries, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This document may be obtained by directing such requests to NACCO Industries, Inc., 22901 Millcreek Blvd., Suite 600, Cleveland, Ohio 44122, Attention: Investor Relations, by calling (440) 229-5130, or from NACCO Industries, Inc.'s website at nacco.com.Non-GAAP and Other MeasuresThis release contains non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Included in this release are reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and Segment Adjusted EBITDA are provided solely as supplemental non-GAAP disclosures of operating results. Management believes that Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and Segment Adjusted EBITDA assist investors in understanding the results of operations of NACCO Industries. In addition, management evaluates results using these non-GAAP measures.Forward-looking Statements DisclaimerThe statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are made subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Among the factors that could cause plans, actions and results to differ materially from current expectations are, without limitation: (1) a significant reduction in demand by the Company's customers, (2) weather conditions, extended power plant outages, liquidity events or other events that would change the level of customers' coal or aggregates requirements, (3) changes to or termination of customer or other third-party contracts, or a customer or other third party default under a contract, (4) changes in the prices of hydrocarbons, particularly diesel fuel, natural gas, natural gas liquids and oil as a result of factors such as OPEC and/or government actions, geopolitical developments, economic conditions and regulatory changes, vehicle electrification, as well as supply and demand dynamics, (5) changes in development plans by third-party lessees of the Company's mineral interests, (6) failure or delays by the Company's lessees in achieving expected production of natural gas and other hydrocarbons; the availability and cost of transportation and processing services in the areas where the Company's oil and gas reserves are located; and the ability of lessees to obtain capital or financing needed for well-development operations and leasing and development of oil and gas reserves on federal lands, (7) any customer's premature facility closure or extended project development delay, (8) federal and state legislative and regulatory actions affecting fossil fuels, (9) supply chain disruptions, including price increases and shortages of parts and materials, inclusive of tariff effects, (10) failure to obtain adequate insurance coverages at reasonable rates, (11) changes in tax laws or regulatory requirements, including the elimination of, or reduction in, the percentage depletion tax deduction, changes in mining or power plant emission regulations and health, safety or environmental legislation, (12) impairment charges, (13) changes in costs related to geological and geotechnical conditions, repairs and maintenance, new equipment and replacement parts, fuel or other similar items, (14) equipment problems that could affect deliveries to customers, (15) changes in the costs to reclaim mining areas, (16) costs to pursue and develop new mining, mitigation, oil and gas and power generation development opportunities and other value-added service opportunities, (17) the ability to successfully evaluate investments and achieve intended financial results in new business and growth initiatives, (18) disruptions from natural or human causes, including severe weather, accidents, fires, earthquakes and terrorist acts, any of which could result in suspension of operations or harm to people or the environment, and (19) the ability to attract, retain, and replace workforce and administrative employees.About NACCO IndustriesNACCO Industries® brings natural resources to life by delivering aggregates, minerals, reliable fuels and environmental solutions through its robust portfolio of NACCO Natural Resources businesses. Learn more about our companies at nacco.com, or get investor information at ir.nacco.com.*****NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
2025
2024
2025
2024
(In thousands, except per share data)Revenues$ 66,778
$ 70,418
$ 277,198
$ 237,708Cost of sales 54,750
61,942
238,725
207,952Gross profit 12,028
8,476
38,473
29,756Earnings of unconsolidated operations16,205
15,422
61,823
57,476Business interruption insurance recoveries—
—
—
13,612Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses20,661
20,094
77,851
69,754Amortization of intangible assets176
158
750
531Gain on sale of assets(177)
(237)
(286)
(5,146)
20,660
20,015
78,315
65,139Operating profit7,573
3,883
21,981
35,705Other expense (income)
Interest expense949
1,758
5,754
5,566Interest income(709)
(1,179)
(3,052)
(4,428)Closed mine obligations(997)
992
457
2,381Loss (gain) on equity securities489
(586)
726
(1,805)Gain on settlement of excess funding liability—
—
(3,590)
—Pension settlement charge7,804
—
7,804
—Other, net(29)
185
738
345
7,507
1,170
8,837
2,059Income before income tax expense (benefit)66
2,713
13,144
33,646Income tax expense (benefit)3,906
(4,851)
(4,430)
(95)Net income (loss)$ (3,840)
$ 7,564
$ 17,574
$ 33,741
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic earnings (loss) per share$ (0.52)
$ 1.04
$ 2.37
$ 4.58Diluted earnings (loss) per share$ (0.52)
$ 1.02
$ 2.35
$ 4.55
Basic weighted average shares outstanding7,452
7,297
7,423
7,363Diluted weighted average shares outstanding7,452
7,422
7,481
7,411 CONSOLIDATED ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
12/31/2025
12/31/2024
9/30/25
12/31/2025
12/31/2024
(in thousands)Net income (loss)$ (3,840)
$ 7,564
$ 13,254
$ 17,574
$ 33,741Pension settlement charge7,804
—
—
7,804
—Income tax expense (benefit)3,906
(4,851)
(7,297)
(4,430)
(95)Interest expense949
1,758
1,087
5,754
5,566Interest income(709)
(1,179)
(708)
(3,052)
(4,428)Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense6,199
5,702
6,194
25,277
24,652Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA*$ 14,309
$ 8,994
$ 12,530
$ 48,927
$ 59,436
*Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures. NACCO defines Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before pension settlement charge, income taxes, net interest expense and depreciation, depletion and amortization expense. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure under U.S. GAAP and is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESFINANCIAL SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS AND SEGMENT ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATIONS (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2025
Utility Coal
Mining
Contract
Mining
Minerals and
Royalties
Unallocated
Items
Eliminations
Total
(In thousands)Revenues$ 20,669
$ 32,153
$ 10,147
$ 5,499
$ (1,690)
$ 66,778Cost of sales19,747
30,444
1,315
4,864
(1,620)
54,750Gross profit (loss)922
1,709
8,832
635
(70)
12,028Earnings of unconsolidated operations14,041
1,514
655
(5)
—
16,205Gain on sale of assets—
(160)
(17)
—
—
(177)Operating expenses*7,808
2,525
1,476
9,028
—
20,837Operating profit (loss)$ 7,155
$ 858
$ 8,028
$ (8,398)
$ (70)
$ 7,573Segment Adjusted EBITDA**
Operating profit (loss)$ 7,155
$ 858
$ 8,028
$ (8,398)
$ (70)
$ 7,573Depreciation, depletion and amortization2,530
2,458
891
320
—
6,199Segment Adjusted EBITDA**$ 9,685
$ 3,316
$ 8,919
$ (8,078)
$ (70)
$ 13,772
Three Months Ended December 31, 2024
Utility Coal
Mining
Contract
Mining
Minerals and
Royalties
Unallocated
Items
Eliminations
Total
(In thousands)Revenues$ 20,364
$ 34,871
$ 9,736
$ 6,134
$ (687)
$ 70,418Cost of sales24,240
33,517
1,083
3,822
(720)
61,942Gross profit (loss)(3,876)
1,354
8,653
2,312
33
8,476Earnings of unconsolidated operations13,987
1,075
361
(1)
—
15,422(Gain) loss on sale of assets(198)
(46)
—
7
—
(237)Operating expenses*8,286
1,669
1,796
8,501
—
20,252Operating profit (loss)$ 2,023
$ 806
$ 7,218
$ (6,197)
$ 33
$ 3,883Segment Adjusted EBITDA**
Operating profit (loss)$ 2,023
$ 806
$ 7,218
$ (6,197)
$ 33
$ 3,883Depreciation, depletion and amortization2,212
2,449
865
176
—
5,702Segment Adjusted EBITDA**$ 4,235
$ 3,255
$ 8,083
$ (6,021)
$ 33
$ 9,585
*Operating expenses consist of Selling, general and administrative expenses and Amortization of intangible assets.**Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures. NACCO defines Segment Adjusted EBITDA as operating profit (loss) before depreciation, depletion and amortization expense. Segment Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure under U.S. GAAP and is not necessarily comparable with similarly titled measures of other companies. NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESFINANCIAL SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS AND SEGMENT ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATIONS
Year Ended December 31, 2025
Utility Coal
Mining
Contract
Mining
Minerals and
Royalties
Unallocated
Items
Eliminations
Total
(In thousands)Revenues$ 88,188
$ 140,013
$ 37,630
$ 15,080
$ (3,713)
$ 277,198Cost of sales94,155
129,876
5,666
12,654
(3,626)
238,725Gross profit (loss)(5,967)
10,137
31,964
2,426
(87)
38,473Earnings of unconsolidated operations54,471
4,789
2,571
(8)
—
61,823Gain on sale of assets(103)
(162)
(17)
(4)
—
(286)Operating expenses*31,452
9,321
5,444
32,384
—
78,601Operating profit (loss)$ 17,155
$ 5,767
$ 29,108
$ (29,962)
$ (87)
$ 21,981Segment Adjusted EBITDA**
Operating profit (loss)$ 17,155
$ 5,767
$ 29,108
$ (29,962)
$ (87)
$ 21,981Depreciation, depletion and amortization8,815
10,854
4,579
1,029
—
25,277Segment Adjusted EBITDA**$ 25,970
$ 16,621
$ 33,687
$ (28,933)
$ (87)
$ 47,258
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Utility Coal
Mining
Contract
Mining
Minerals and
Royalties
Unallocated
Items
Eliminations
Total
(In thousands)Revenues$ 68,611
$ 119,600
$ 34,579
$ 17,707
$ (2,789)
$ 237,708Cost of sales79,375
110,821
5,234
15,323
(2,801)
207,952Gross profit (loss)(10,764)
8,779
29,345
2,384
12
29,756Earnings of unconsolidated operations51,821
5,010
647
(2)
—
57,476Business interruption insurance recoveries13,612
—
—
—
—
13,612Gain on sale of assets(285)
(348)
(4,512)
(1)
—
(5,146)Operating expenses*30,643
8,365
5,577
25,700
—
70,285Operating profit (loss)$ 24,311
$ 5,772
$ 28,927
$ (23,317)
$ 12
$ 35,705Segment Adjusted EBITDA**
Operating profit (loss)$ 24,311
$ 5,772
$ 28,927
$ (23,317)
$ 12
$ 35,705Depreciation, depletion and amortization9,476
9,811
4,273
1,092
—
24,652Segment Adjusted EBITDA**$ 33,787
$ 15,583
$ 33,200
$ (22,225)
$ 12
$ 60,357
*Operating expenses consist of Selling, general and administrative expenses and Amortization of intangible assets.**Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures. NACCO defines Segment Adjusted EBITDA as operating profit (loss) before depreciation, depletion and amortization expense. Segment Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure under U.S. GAAP and is not necessarily comparable with similarly titled measures of other companies.
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5月前
Lithium Americas Provides a Project Update and 2026 Capex Guidance for Thacker PassFebruary 19, 2026 6:55 AM
Business Wire
(All amounts in US$ unless otherwise indicated)
Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) provides a project update for the year ended December 31, 2025, 2026 capital expenditure (“Capex”) guidance and 2026 project development milestones for its Thacker Pass project in Humboldt County, Nevada (“Thacker Pass” or the “Project”).
“2025 was a pivotal year for Lithium Americas and the Thacker Pass Project with Phase 1 construction well underway,” said Jonathan Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lithium Americas. “Safety remains our top priority, processing facilities are rising and critical equipment and materials are arriving daily. As planned, we expect to reach peak construction employment of roughly 1,800 skilled craftspeople by year-end. Lithium market conditions are strengthening just as the project prepares to come online in late 2027, with full ramp-up through 2028.”
Mr. Evans added, “Thacker Pass represents a unique opportunity to build a secure, resilient North American lithium supply chain. We value our partnership with the federal government and the support of local, state and federal leaders who share our commitment to strengthening America’s energy future.”
Q4 2025 PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
The Company continues to progress major construction at Thacker Pass Phase 1. Construction milestones achieved in Q4 2025 include:
As of December 31, 2025, detailed engineering design complete achieved 93%, while procurement was 60% complete.
At the end of December 2025, there were approximately 950 personnel on site at Thacker Pass, including approximately 740 manual craft and 210 additional site workers. The number of personnel is expected to increase to approximately 1,800 at peak construction in 2026.
In 2025, 1.69 million workhours were completed at Thacker Pass without a serious injury or lost-time incident, and the total recordable incident frequency rate was 0.21.
Foundation, rebar and concrete work continue at multiple facilities throughout the processing plant, including the Filter Building, the Magnesium Sulfate Building and Warehouse Facilities.
Multiple facilities at the Thacker Pass processing plant also progressed structural steel installation, including the Filter Building, Magnesium Sulfate Building and the Liquid Sulfur Tanks.
The installation of certain long lead equipment commenced in Q4 2025.
Active hydroseeding of disturbed areas across the site using native seeds was performed.
In September 2025, the Workforce Hub (“WFH”) became partially operational and welcomed its first residents. As of February 13, 2026, there were nearly 700 residents at the WFH. Occupancy at the WFH is expected to align with the hiring and ramp-up of construction workers.
The Company is growing its Operations and Business Readiness (“OBR”) team to de-risk the transition from the engineering, procurement and construction phases of Thacker Pass through commissioning, ramp up and into production and maintenance of the greenfield mining and chemical facility.
As of December 31, 2025, the OBR team had 25 employees. Hiring additional OBR team members is expected to ramp up throughout 2026 in preparation for pre-commissioning and process commissioning in late 2026 and throughout 2027.
Throughout 2025, the following key roles were filled: Site Operations Director, Lithium Carbonate Plant Manager, Sulfuric Acid Plant Manager, Maintenance Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Training Manager and Process Superintendent.
The OBR team is currently preparing safety plans, operating procedures, multi-disciplinary training programs, emergency response training and other programs, which are being finalized and implemented.
The OBR team continues to conduct factory acceptance tests of key equipment and processes, while working with these vendors to learn best practices from their customers’ existing operations.
2026 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE GUIDANCE
The Company is targeting a Capex range of $1.3 billion to $1.6 billion for Thacker Pass Phase 1 for fiscal year 2026, as shown in the table below:
(US$)
2026 Capex Guidance
Thacker Pass Phase 1 construction costs(1)(2)
$1.2 - $1.5 billion
Other capitalized development costs for Thacker Pass(3)
$30 - $40 million
Capitalized interest on the DOE loan
$45 - $55 million
Total
$1.3 - $1.6 billion
2026 Capex Guidance Notes:
(1)
Thacker Pass Phase 1 construction costs do not include $8.0 million of community contributions that are required to be expensed under US GAAP, though these were included in the $2.93 billion Capex estimate per the Company’s Technical Report entitled “NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Thacker Pass Project Humboldt County, Nevada, USA,” effective December 31, 2024 (“Technical Report”).
(2)
Thacker Pass Phase 1 construction costs include estimated tariff exposure for equipment and construction material sourced from Canada, China, India, UAE, Turkey and the European Union. The Company has been working toward limiting the effect of any potential tariffs on our construction supply chain, with approximately 75% of the total capital project cost structure related to labor, contractors and other services not expected to be directly affected by any potential tariffs. The Company continues to monitor closely potential tariff exposure; however, changes in tariffs and trade restrictions can be announced with little or no advance notice. The estimates provided are based on known information as of the date of this news release.
(3)
Other capitalized development costs are required to be capitalized under US GAAP, though these were not included in $2.93 billion Capex estimate per the Company’s Technical Report.
Fiscal year 2025 Capex spend is expected to be disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which is expected to be filed on March 19, 2026.
EXPECTED 2026 DEVELOPMENT MILESTONES
The Company continues to target mechanical completion of the Thacker Pass Phase 1 processing plant in late 2027. Following are expected development milestones for 2026:
Major long-lead equipment and a substantial amount of other equipment and construction materials are expected to be delivered to either Thacker Pass or the fabrication yard in Winnemucca throughout the first half of 2026, including the steam turbine generator, sulfuric acid plant stacks and cold interpass heat exchanger.
In early January 2026, the first of nearly 100 completed pipe rack modules were delivered to site. They were fabricated offsite to reduce labor hours and facilitate enhanced safety performance. Once delivered to site, the interlocking modules (with pipe, cable trays already installed) will be placed and joined together at the processing plant. The remaining pipe rack modules are expected to be delivered to site by mid-year.
The first cable pulls on the module pipe racks are targeted to commence in spring 2026.
Commissioning of the high voltage power line is targeted to commence in Q2 2026.
Given the advanced level of detailed engineering, the Company is expected to begin a definitive capital estimate in the first half of 2026. Advanced levels of engineering and procurement will enable the team to estimate quantities and materials with higher confidence. Further assessment of labor availability and productivity rates is expected to occur by the fourth quarter of 2026.
All main concrete required at site is expected to be completed in Q3 2026.
Early commissioning of the individual plants is expected to commence in Q4 2026.
As part of the Project, the Company is upgrading six regional substations and switching stations to enhance reliability for grid power from the local electric utility cooperative. This work is expected to be completed to help energize the Project in Q4 2026.
ABOUT LITHIUM AMERICAS
Lithium Americas is building Thacker Pass located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada. Phase 1 is designed for nominal production capacity of 40,000 tonnes per year of battery-quality lithium carbonate, and mechanical completion is targeted for late-2027. Thacker Pass hosts the largest known measured lithium resource (Measured and Indicated) and reserve (Proven and Probable) in the world and is owned by a joint venture (“JV”) between Lithium Americas (holding a 62% interest), and General Motors Holdings LLC (GM) (holding a 38% interest). Project financing for Phase 1 includes a $2.23 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) and strategic investments from GM and Orion Resource Partners LP. The DOE holds Company Warrants to purchase common shares of the Company for a 5% equity stake and JV Warrants to purchase a 5% non-voting, non-transferable equity interest in the JV. Lithium Americas’ shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LAC. To learn more, visit www.lithiumamericas.com or follow @LithiumAmericas on social media.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Rene LeBlanc, PhD, SME, Vice President, Commercial and Product Strategy of the Company, and a “qualified person” as defined under National Instrument 43-101 and Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively referred to as “forward-looking statements” or “FLS”). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are FLS and can be identified by the use of statements that include, but are not limited to, words, such as “anticipate,” “plan,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “project,” “predict,” “propose,” “potential,” “target,” “implement,” “schedule,” “forecast,” “intend,” “would,” “could,” “might,” “should,” “believe” and similar terminology, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may,” “could,” “would,” “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. FLS in this news release includes, but is not limited to: statements relating to the anticipated sources and uses of funds to complete project financing, statements relating to the JV and the DOE Loan, including statements regarding project de-risking initiatives and the extent to which work to date has de-risked project execution; the expected operations, financial results and condition of the Company; the Company’s future objectives and strategies to achieve those objectives, including the future prospects of the Company; the estimated cash flow, capitalization and adequacy thereof for the Company; the estimated costs of the development of Thacker Pass, including timing, progress, approach, continuity or change in plans, construction, commissioning, expected milestones, anticipated production and results thereof and expansion plans; cost and expected benefits of the transloading terminal; anticipated timing to resolve, and the expected outcome of, any complaints or claims made or that could be made concerning the permitting process in the United States for Thacker Pass; the timely completion of environmental reviews and related consultations, and receipt or issuance of permits and approvals, in the United States for the Company’s development and resultant operations; capital expenditures and programs; estimates, and any change in estimates, of the mineral resources and mineral reserves at Thacker Pass; development of mineral resources and mineral reserves; the realization of mineral resources and mineral reserves estimates, including whether certain mineral resources will ever be developed into mineral reserves, and information and underlying assumptions related thereto; government regulation of mining operations and treatment under governmental and taxation regimes; the future price of commodities, including lithium; the creation of a battery supply chain in the United States to support the electric vehicle market; the timing and amount of future production, currency exchange and interest rates; the Company’s ability to raise capital; expected expenditures to be made by the Company on Thacker Pass; statements relating to revised capital cost estimates; ability to produce high purity battery grade lithium products; settlement of agreements related to the operation and sale of mineral production as well as contracts in respect of operations and inputs required in the course of production; the timing, cost, quantity, capacity and product quality of production at Thacker Pass; successful development of Thacker Pass, including successful results from the Company’s testing facility and third-party tests related thereto; statements with respect to the expected economics of Thacker Pass, including capital costs, operating costs, sustaining capital requirements, after tax net present value and internal rate of return, pricing assumptions, payback period, sensitivity analyses, net cash flows and life of mine; anticipated job creation and the completion of the Workforce Hub; the expectation that the National Construction Agreement (Project Labor Agreement) with North America’s Building Trades Unions for construction of Phase 1 of Thacker Pass will minimize construction risk, ensure availability of skilled labor, address the challenges associated with Thacker Pass’ remote location and be effective in prioritizing employment of local and regional skilled craft workers, including members of underrepresented communities; the expected workforce development training program being prepared with Great Basin College and overarching accessibility to a productive workforce; the Company’s commitment to sustainable development, limiting the environmental impact at Thacker Pass and plans for phased reclamation during the life of mine including use benefits of growth media; ability to achieve capital cost efficiencies; as well as other statements with respect to management’s beliefs, plans, estimates and intentions, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations that are not historical facts.
FLS involves known and unknown risks, assumptions and other factors that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially. FLS reflects the Company’s current views about future events, and while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of this news release, are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies. Accordingly, there can be no certainty that they will accurately reflect actual results. Assumptions and other factors upon which such FLS is based include, without limitation: expectations regarding Phase 2 of Thacker Pass, including financing and the absence of material adverse events affecting the Company during the construction of the Project; the ability of the Company to perform conditions and meet expectations regarding the Company’s financial resources and future prospects; the ability to meet future objectives, priorities and anticipated milestones; a cordial business relationship between the Company and third-party strategic and contractual partners; the availability of equipment, labor and facilities necessary to complete development and construction of Thacker Pass; unforeseen technological, equipment and engineering problems; changes in general economic and geopolitical conditions, including as a result of regulatory changes by the current U.S. presidential administration, higher interest rates, the rate of inflation, a potential economic recession and potential changes in United States trade policy, including the imposition of tariffs and the resulting consequences on, among other things, the extractive resource industry, the green energy transition and the electric vehicle market; uncertainties inherent to feasibility studies and mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates; the mine processing facilities, based on the results of the testing facility and third-party tests, performing as expected; the ability of the Company to secure sufficient additional financing, advance and develop Thacker Pass, and to produce battery grade lithium; the respective benefits and impacts of Thacker Pass when production operations commence; settlement of agreements related to the operation and sale of mineral production as well as contracts in respect of operations and inputs required in the course of production; the Company’s ability to operate in a safe and effective manner, and without material adverse impact from the effects of climate change or severe weather conditions; uncertainties relating to receiving and maintaining mining, exploration, environmental and other permits or approvals in Nevada; demand for lithium, including that such demand is supported by growth in the electric vehicle market and lithium-ion battery market; current technological trends; the impact of increasing competition in the lithium business, and the Company’s competitive position in the industry; continuing support of local communities and the Fort McDermitt Paiute and the Shoshone Tribe in relation to Thacker Pass, and continuing constructive engagement with these and other stakeholders, including any expected benefits of such engagement; risks related to cost, funding and regulatory authorizations to develop the Workforce Hub; the stable and supportive legislative, regulatory and community environment in the jurisdictions where the Company operates; impacts of inflation, deflation, currency exchange rates, interest rates and other general economic and stock market conditions; the impact of unknown financial contingencies, including litigation costs, environmental compliance costs and costs associated with the impacts of climate change, on the Company’s operations; increased attention to environmental, social, governance and safety and sustainability-related matters; risks related to the Company’s public statements with respect to such matters that may be subject to heightened scrutiny from public and governmental authorities related to the risk of potential “greenwashing,” (i.e., misleading information or false claims overstating potential sustainability-related benefits); risks that the Company may face regarding potentially conflicting initiatives from certain U.S. state or other governments; estimates of, and unpredictable changes to, the market prices for lithium products; development and construction costs for Thacker Pass, and costs for any additional exploration work at the Project; estimates of mineral resources and mineral reserves, including whether mineral resources not included in mineral reserves will be further developed into mineral reserves; some of the modifying factors used to convert mineral resources to mineral reserves may change materially, and could materially impact the mineral reserve estimate; reliability of technical data; anticipated timing and results of exploration, development and construction activities, including the impact of ongoing supply chain disruptions and availability of equipment and supplies on such timing; timely responses from governmental agencies responsible for reviewing and considering the Company’s permitting activities at Thacker Pass; availability of technology, including low carbon energy sources and water rights, on acceptable terms to advance Thacker Pass; government regulation of mining operations and mergers and acquisitions activity, and treatment under governmental, regulatory and taxation regimes; ability to realize expected benefits from investments in or partnerships with third parties; accuracy of development budgets and construction estimates; that the Company will meet its future objectives and priorities; the ability to satisfy production and lithium-recovery targets; that the Company will have access to adequate capital to fund its future projects and plans; that such future projects and plans will proceed as anticipated; compliance by Lithium Nevada LLC (“LN”) and GM with terms of the JV agreements; the lack of any material disputes or disagreements between LN and GM; the regulation of the mining industry by various governmental agencies; as well as assumptions concerning general economic and industry growth rates, commodity prices, resource estimates, currency exchange and interest rates and competitive conditions. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in such FLS are reasonable, the Company can give no assurance that these assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists of factors are not exhaustive. There can be no assurance that FLS will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. As such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this information, and that this information may not be appropriate for any other purpose, including investment purposes. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in any FLS as a result of the risk factors set out herein, and in the Company’s other continuous disclosure documents available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Readers are further cautioned to review the full description of risks, uncertainties and management’s assumptions in the aforementioned documents and other disclosure documents available on SEDAR+ and on EDGAR. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any FLS as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as and to the extent required by applicable securities laws. Forward-looking financial information also constitutes FLS within the context of applicable securities laws and as such, is subject to the same risks, uncertainties and assumptions as are set out in the cautionary note above.
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INVESTOR CONTACT
Virginia Morgan
Vice President, Investor Relations and ESG
+1-778-726-4070
ir@lithiumamericas.com
Original: Lithium Americas Provides a Project Update and 2026 Capex Guidance for Thacker Pass
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