Lithium Americas Announces Environmental Approval

Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX:LAC,OTCQX:LHMAF) announced Argentina’s environmental department has recommended approval of the Cauchari-Olaroz lithium and potash project.

As quoted in the press release:

Lithium Americas has previously obtained definitive mining title as well as secured long term land use agreements with the five aboriginal communities on which its Cauchari-Olaroz mine will be built and the reserve estimate is calculated.

Following the UGAM recommendation for approval, the project proposal is now being reviewed by the Provincial Committee of Experts for submission to the Governor of Jujuy for final construction approval. This is the only remaining administrative step required to be fully permitted to build and operate the Company’s lithium/potash project in the province of Jujuy.

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