Lithium Americas (LAC) stock: U.S. critical-minerals push puts Thacker Pass back in focus next week
New York, Jan 11, 2026, 18:04 EST — Market closed. Lithium Americas Corp (LAC) shares are set to attract attention when U.S. markets open Monday, amid Washington’s efforts to curb dependence on China for key battery minerals. The stock slipped roughly 2.4% Friday, finishing at $5.39 after swinging between $5.31 and $5.64 on volume near 9.9 million shares. This matters because the market is once again viewing lithium miners and developers through the lens of policy, not just as commodity bets. For Lithium Americas, the implications are clear: any shift in U.S. supply support or lithium price forecasts can send