A Small Town's Stake in Thacker Pass
The tiny town of Orovada will probably be impacted the most by the lithium mine.
As featured on
For years, a mining company-- Lithium Americas-- and two back-to-back presidencies, have pushed for a mine at the site.
Officials says the loan would help finance the construction of a lithium carbonate processing plant at a mine 200 miles north of Reno.
Most Popular
Articles
- Reno Police release video of car chase after shots allegedly fired at car
- Supplies going to those affected by Gardnerville apartment fire
- Suspect identified in incident involving a gun on Greg Street Friday morning
- Windy, wintry conditions bring chain controls and driving restrictions to the region
- Person treated for minor burns after car fire in Sparks Friday morning
- Significant rain will fall in the Sierra this weekend, strong winds on Friday
- Task Force operation apprehends drugs and firearms last week
- Spanish Springs neighborhood glows with free massive Christmas Wonderland walk
- Boreal temporarily suspending operations due to weather concerns
- Nevada Rural Housing offers down payment assistance program for essential workers
