Coverage dated September 23, 2025

Lithium Americas Shares Surged 90% After Trump Asked For Equity

Headline from Forbes

A proposed stake comes as the Canadian mining company negotiates terms for a multibillion-dollar loan with the Trump administration.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. Al Jazeera

    Lithium Americas’ stock surges amid possible US government stake (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The US government is reportedly considering as much as a 10 percent stake in the company.

  2. Oil Price

    U.S. Government Eyes 10% Share in Lithium Giant (opens Oil Price)

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    Oil Price's feed description

    The Trump administration is seeking an equity stake of up to 10% in Lithium Americas Corp. as it re-evaluates a $2.3 billion loan for a Nevada lithium deposit.

  3. Insider

    Lithium Americas stock soars 93% on a report the Trump administration wants a stake (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The White House is reportedly considering taking an equity stake in rare earth miner Lithium Americas. The news sent the stock surging on Wednesday.

  4. Forbes

    Lithium Americas Shares Surged 90% After Trump Asked For Equity (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    A proposed stake comes as the Canadian mining company negotiates terms for a multibillion-dollar loan with the Trump administration.

  5. FOX Business

    Trump admin considers government stake in lithium mining company (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Lithium Americas' stock nearly doubled Wednesday after reports the Trump administration is seeking a less than 10% stake in the firm while renegotiating a $2.26 billion DOE loan.

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