Lithium Americas Rated Sector Perform by National Bank of Canada as Shares Surge

BY MT Newswires | ECONOMIC | 09/24/25 11:16 AM EDT

11:16 AM EDT, 09/24/2025 (MT Newswires) -- National Bank of Canada Wednesday kept Lithium Americas (LAC) 's sector perform rating and $5 price target.

The bank said a possible involvement by the US government in Lithium Americas' (LAC) Thacker Pass project could derisk the project's financials during the construction period, as well as the future revenues required through initial offtakes.

Reuters has reported the Trump administration is seeking up to a 10% equity stake in Lithium Americas (LAC) as part of renegotiations around the US$2.26 billion U.S. DOE loan for the project.

National Bank reiterated the rating and price target as it awaits further details from the development.

Lithium Americas' (LAC) share price surged 95% at last look to $8.20 on the TSX.

Price: 8.21, Change: +3.99, Percent Change: +94.55

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