Episode 201: Thacker Pass (Hugh Broadhurst & Ryan Ravenelle)

This episode takes a deep dive into the Lithium Americas Thacker Pass project .

My guests are LAC GM Hugh Broadhurst and R&D Manager Ryan Ravenelle.

Topics:

What makes Thacker Pass special?

Working with a major mining partner

The significance of the Reno Tech Center

Benefits of being in a “mining” state

Product specifications

The Team

Infrastructure

Logistics

The “Goldilocks” sulfuric acid plant

Sustainability

Community support

The project timeline

Challenges

The cost curve

Rapid fire