Thacker Pass Lithium Mine
Sector: Mining • Location: Nevada, United States
The Thacker Pass Project in northern Nevada is one of the largest lithium deposits in the United States, expected to significantly enhance North America's lithium supply. It is supported by a $2.26 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy and is projected to create substantial economic opportunities, including 1,800 jobs during construction and 500 jobs during operations.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Mining
- Location
- Nevada, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Science | HowStuffWorks
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Original status | Under Construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Thacker Pass Project in northern Nevada is one of the largest lithium deposits in the United States, expected to significantly enhance North America's lithium supply. It is supported by a $2.26 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy and is projected to create substantial economic opportunities, including 1,800 jobs during construction and 500 jobs during operations. |
Original sector | Mining |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Nevada |
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Source | Science | HowStuffWorks |
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Record type | Project |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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