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The Thacker Pass lithium mine in northern Nevada aims to produce significantly more lithium for electric vehicles by 2027. The $3 billion project, developed by Lithium Americas, is expected to produce 40,000 tons of lithium annually, addressing the current production shortfall in the US.

However, the project faces opposition from Indigenous tribes due to environmental and cultural concerns. The Nevada government views this project as a vital opportunity for economic diversification and battery supply chain development.