Annual Report Details Major Project Progress, $1.97B DOE Loan, and Significant Capital Raises

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Lithium Americas Corp.'s annual report details significant progress on its Thacker Pass lithium project, securing over $2.8 billion in debt and equity financing, including a $1.97 billion DOE loan, to fully fund Phase 1 construction, despite substantial shareholder dilution from recent equity raises.

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• Thacker Pass Project Fully Funded for Phase 1

  The company achieved fully funded status for Phase 1 of its Thacker Pass lithium project in April 2025, with mechanical completion targeted for late 2027. The project has an estimated after-tax NPV of $8.7 billion and an IRR of 20.0% for its 85-year mine life.

• Secured $1.97 Billion DOE Loan

  Lithium Americas closed a $1.97 billion principal loan from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in October 2024, amended in October 2025 to defer $184 million in debt service. The company received its first draw of $435 million in October 2025 and a second draw of $432 million in February 2026.

• Issued Warrants to DOE

  As part of the DOE loan agreement, the company issued warrants to the DOE on January 30, 2026, to purchase up to 18,268,687 common shares (representing 5% of outstanding shares at issuance) at an exercise price of $0.01 per share, and warrants for 5% economic interest in the joint venture.

• Significant Capital Raises and Dilution

  The company raised substantial capital through equity offerings, including over $590 million in net proceeds from three at-the-market (ATM) programs in 2025-2026 and $275 million from a public offering in 2024. Additionally, Orion Resource Partners converted $97.5 million of convertible notes into 25.8 million common shares in October 2025, contributing to significant shareholder dilution.

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This annual report provides a comprehensive update on Lithium Americas Corp.'s flagship Thacker Pass project, highlighting substantial progress in its development and the successful securing of critical financing. The company has achieved fully funded status for Phase 1 of the project through a combination of a $1.97 billion principal DOE loan, a $625 million commitment from General Motors, and a $250 million investment from Orion Resource Partners. Additionally, the company raised over $590 million through at-the-market (ATM) equity programs and $275 million from a public offering in 2024, which has resulted in significant shareholder dilution. While the company continues to report net losses and negative operating cash flows as it remains in the development stage, the secured funding provides a long runway to achieve mechanical completion of Phase 1 by late 2027. The project's estimated after-tax NPV of $8.7 billion and IRR of 20.0% underscore its long-term potential, making the successful financing and development progress highly material for investors.