The PAK project has both pit and underground reserves totaling 5.7 million tonnes grading 2.0% lithium oxide.

Lithium Americas said it now plans to spend $400 million on the first phase of its Thacker Pass project with output of 20,000 tonnes of lithium annually.

The shipment landed at Eureka Resources’ Standing Stone advanced wastewater treatment facility.

Senator Lisa Murkowski, chair of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, expressed confidence her legislation will eventually pass as it awaits a full Senate vote.

The deal marks the second major customer win for Tianqi in a little more than a month.

Strong demand from the EV sector alongside supply cuts should help Australian lithium miners recover towards the middle of next year, earlier than expected.

The world's No. 2 lithium producer has held global road shows ahead of a second lithium-for-investment tender, according to officials.