Lithium Americas to Include Potash Production at Its Cauchari-Olaroz Lithium Brine Project

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Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX:LAC,OTCQX:LHMAF) announced it will include the production of potash from its Cauchari-Olaroz project.

Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX:LAC,OTCQX:LHMAF) announced it will include the production of potash from its Cauchari-Olaroz project.

As quoted in the press release:

 Lithium Americas is anticipating approximately 80,000 tonnes per year of potash production once both phases are complete. The particulars will be included in the definitive Feasibility Study, being prepared by ARA WorleyParsons, and expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2012.

Lithium America’s President and CEO, Waldo A. Perez said:

 “The inclusion of potash diversifies our production base and is expected to add significant value to the project. We hope to define the commercial viability of other by-products of the brine production process, such as boron, during the completion of the DFS process.”

Click here to read the Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX:LAC) press release.

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