The Global Lithium Podcast
The Global Lithium Podcast
Joe Lowry
Episode 201: Thacker Pass (Hugh Broadhurst & Ryan Ravenelle)
1 hour 8 minutes Posted Dec 9, 2024 at 3:29 pm.
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This episode takes a deep dive into the Lithium Americas Thacker Pass project .

My guests are LAC GM Hugh Broadhurst and R&D Manager Ryan Ravenelle.


Topics:

What makes Thacker Pass special?

Working with a major mining partner

The significance of the Reno Tech Center

Benefits of being in a “mining” state

Product specifications

The Team

Infrastructure

Logistics

The “Goldilocks” sulfuric acid plant

Sustainability

Community support

The project timeline

Challenges

The cost curve

Rapid fire