New York: U.S.-listed shares of Lithium Americas experienced a dramatic surge of over 70% in premarket trading on Wednesday after reports emerged that the Trump administration is exploring an equity stake of up to 10% in the lithium mining company. The move signals the administration’s continued focus on industries deemed critical to national security, with lithium a key component for electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies taking center stage.

According to sources familiar with the discussions, the proposed stake is part of ongoing negotiations to restructure a $2.26 billion loan extended by the U.S. Department of Energy for the Thacker Pass lithium mine. This project, a joint venture with General Motors, is projected to become the Western Hemisphere’s largest lithium sourc

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