The US Government is reportedly negotiating for up to a 10% equity stake in Lithium Americas as part of a renegotiation of the company's $2.26bn ($C3.14bn) loan from the US Department of Energy for the Thacker Pass lithium project. The proposed investment is the most recent instance of the Trump administration's direct involvement in the US economy. This intervention mirrors previous actions taken with Intel, MP Materials and other US technology and minerals companies, aimed at bolstering industries de ...