Emerson selected to automate Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass lithium project

Emerson (EMR) has been selected by Lithium Americas (LAC) to provide its comprehensive automation portfolio and expert technical services for the Thacker Pass project in northern Nevada. Emerson’s automation will help develop the mine and processing facilities at Thacker Pass to enable a U.S. supply of lithium. Thacker Pass is the world’s largest known measured lithium resource and reserve. Thacker Pass Phase 1 is expected to produce up to 40,000 tons of battery-quality lithium carbonate per year – enough to support production of batteries for up to 800,000 electric vehicles annually. Caltrol, Emerson’s Impact Partner in the region, will support the project with a local valve and instrument repair and service center to provide expert service and maintenance, ensuring rapid response, consistent engineering standards and emergency support. Construction is already underway with Emerson and Lithium Americas working closely to get the site ready for commissioning.