Thacker Pass is the world’s largest known measured lithium resource and reserve, which supports the development of a lithium district in northern Nevada. EXP, selected by Lithium Americas, is supporting bringing Thacker Pass to full production through engineering, procurement, construction support, commissioning and start-up services for the sulfuric acid plant.
The plant will convert liquid sulfur into sulfuric acid to leach the lithium from clay and stone. The plant will utilize proprietary equipment, including the well-proven MECS® technology, to harness waste heat to generate steam, which can be converted into electricity, aiding regional decarbonization efforts.
“We are proud to be a part of the world-class team committed to enabling a critical lithium supply in the United States – safely and sustainably, and we look forward to the next steps of the projects,” said EXP’s Senior Vice President of Oil, Gas + Chemicals W. Vulcan Mutler.
Learn more about how the team will bring Thacker Pass to production, and EXP’s role on the project in the video below.