Lithium Americas expands Thacker Pass resource, awaits final permit decision
Thacker Pass, in Humboldt County, Nevada, is considered to be the largest known lithium resource in the US.
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Peru president picks moderate cabinet criticized by his party
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Bacanora sees a way through Mexican lithium crackdown
Bacanora sees enough in the proposal submitted to Congress last week to carry on with development given early construction work had already started.