Lithium Americas reports two contractor deaths in Caucharí-Olaroz, The Canadian Business Journal

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, October 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or “we”) is deeply saddened to report two fatalities at its Kauchari-Olaros Lithium Project (“Kauchari Olaros”) Sunday October 23, 2022 in Jujuy, Argentina. Two separate incidents occurred at the camp and are not believed to be the result of accidents at work. An investigation into the cause is ongoing and authorities have been notified.

“It is with great sadness that we report the tragic loss of two contractors and colleagues in Caucharí-Olaroz. Our thoughts are with their families and friends and with myself in Argentina during this difficult time. with our team,” said Jonathan Evans, president and CEO of Lithium America. “The health and safety of our employees and contractors remains our top priority.”

Lithium Americas works with the Caucharí-Olaroz team to ensure adequate support, including access to grief counseling services.

About Lithium America
Lithium Americas is focused on bringing lithium projects to production in Argentina and the United States. In Argentina, Caucharí-Olaroz is moving towards first production and the Pastos Grandes project represents growth in the region. In the United States, the Thacker Pass project has received record of approval and is moving towards construction. The company trades on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “LAC.”

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