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