6-K
Lithium Argentina AG (LAR)
UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, DC 20549**
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2022
Commission File Number: 001-38350
LITHIUM AMERICAS CORP. (Translation of Registrant’s name into English)
900 West Hastings Street, Suite 300, Vancouver, British Columbia,
**Canada V6C 1E5**
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
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On October 24, 2022, Lithium Americas Corp. issued the News Release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is hereby incorporated by reference into this report furnished on Form 6-K.
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit | Description of Exhibit |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | News Release |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 25, 2022
| LITHIUM AMERICAS CORP. | |
|---|---|
| By: | /s/ Jonathan Evans |
| Name: | Jonathan Evans |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
Lithium Americas Reports Two Contractor Fatalities at Caucharí-Olaroz
October 24, 2022 – Vancouver, Canada: Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) is deeply saddened to report two fatalities at its Caucharí-Olaroz lithium project (“Caucharí-Olaroz”) in Jujuy, Argentina on Sunday, October 23, 2022. The two separate incidents occurred at the camp and are not believed to be the result of workplace accidents. An investigation into the cause is underway and the authorities have been notified.
“It is with deep sadness that we report the tragic loss of two contractors and colleagues at Caucharí-Olaroz. Our thoughts are with their families and friends and our team in Argentina at this difficult time,” said Jonathan Evans, President and CEO of Lithium Americas. “The health and safety of our employees and contractors remains our highest priority.”
Lithium Americas is working alongside our team at Caucharí-Olaroz to ensure proper support, including access to grief counselling services.
About Lithium Americas
Lithium Americas is focused on advancing lithium projects in Argentina and the United States to production. In Argentina, Caucharí-Olaroz is advancing towards first production and Pastos Grandes project represents regional growth. In the United States, the Thacker Pass project has received its Record of Decision and is advancing towards construction. The Company trades on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and on the New York Stock Exchange, under the ticker symbol “LAC”.
For further information contact: Investor Relations Telephone: +1-778-656-5820 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lithiumamericas.com