Lithium Americas Secures $432M DOE Loan Advance, Completes $247M ATM Program

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Lithium Americas Corp. reported its Q1 2026 results, highlighting a $432 million second advance from the DOE loan and the completion of its November 2025 At-The-Market (ATM) program, raising $246.7 million in total, with $189.7 million in Q1.

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• DOE Loan Advance Received

  The company received a second advance of $432 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) loan, bringing the total drawn to $867 million.

• ATM Program Completed

  The November 2025 At-The-Market (ATM) equity program was completed, selling 43.3 million common shares for total net proceeds of $246.7 million, with $189.7 million raised during Q1 2026.

• New ATM Program Launched

  A new $250 million ATM equity program was established on March 19, 2026, with $11.2 million raised subsequent to the quarter end by selling 2.3 million common shares at an average price of $5.20 per share.

• Thacker Pass Project Progress

  Construction at the Thacker Pass project continues to advance, with detailed engineering over 95% complete and procurement over 70% complete, targeting mechanical completion in late 2027.

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This quarterly report details significant financing activities crucial for Lithium Americas' Thacker Pass project, a pre-revenue development-stage company. The $432 million second advance from the Department of Energy loan and the completion of the November 2025 ATM program, which raised $246.7 million in total, provide essential capital for ongoing construction. While these capital raises are dilutive, they are vital for extending the company's operational runway and progressing the Thacker Pass project, which is targeting mechanical completion in late 2027. The company also noted a $4.5 million loss on an investment in Ascend Elements, reducing its fair value to zero, indicating a failed investment.