Episode 182: Jon Evans

Jon Evans (@jdevans4005 on X) is the CEO of Lithium Americas and one of the most influential leaders in the lithium industry. Topics: Building Thacker Pass – the largest lithium resource in North America The team The project timeline Lessons from Cauchari Lithium through a national security lens GM as a partner LFP in the US Lessons from the DOE loan process The importance of LAC’s Tech Center Partnering with local stakeholders The lithium market Dealing with the anti mining crowd Improving price discovery Why Jon didn’t take the easier career path Motivating the team in hard times Rapid fire