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Lithium Americas Receives Favorable Ruling on Record of Decision for Thacker Pass

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) received a favorable ruling from the US District Court, District of Nevada (“Federal Court”) on February 6, 2023, for the appeal filed against the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) for the issuance of the Record of Decision (“ROD”) relating to the Company’s 100%-owned Thacker Pass project (“Thacker Pass” or the “Project”) located in Humboldt Country, Nevada.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) received a favorable ruling from the US District Court, District of Nevada (“Federal Court”) on February 6, 2023, for the appeal filed against the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) for the issuance of the Record of Decision (“ROD”) relating to the Company’s 100%-owned Thacker Pass project (“Thacker Pass” or the “Project”) located in Humboldt Country, Nevada.
  • The Federal Court has declined to vacate the ROD for the mining Plan of Operations (the “Federal Permit”).
  • The favorable ruling by the Federal Court confirms the permitting process for Thacker Pass was conducted thoroughly and responsibly, and results in there being no impediment to commencing construction.
  • “We are pleased that the Federal Court has recognized the BLM’s decision to issue the Federal Permit, reflecting our considerable efforts to ensure Thacker Pass is developed responsibly and for the benefit of all stakeholders,” said Jonathan Evans, President and CEO.

Lithium Americas to Acquire Arena Minerals to Consolidate the Highly Prospective Pastos Grandes Basin

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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“This Transaction will consolidate the highly prospective Pastos Grandes basin, and creates an exciting opportunity for Lithium Americas, a Canadian incorporated and headquartered company, to add incremental growth in one of the most important lithium producing regions in the world,” said Jonathan Evans, President and CEO of Lithium Americas.

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  • “This Transaction will consolidate the highly prospective Pastos Grandes basin, and creates an exciting opportunity for Lithium Americas, a Canadian incorporated and headquartered company, to add incremental growth in one of the most important lithium producing regions in the world,” said Jonathan Evans, President and CEO of Lithium Americas.
  • Unlocks development opportunities in the Pastos Grandes basin by combining the Pastos Grandes project and the Sal de la Puna project.
  • The Board Recommendation is made to all Arena Securityholders excluding Lithium Americas and Ganfeng Lithium (as defined herein).
  • BMO Capital Markets is acting as financial advisor to Lithium Americas, and Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is acting as Lithium Americas’ legal advisor.

USPS Intends To Deploy Over 66,000 Electric Vehicles by 2028, Making One of the Largest Electric Vehicle Fleets in the Nation

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Postal Service today announced that it expects to acquire at least 66,000 battery electric delivery vehicles as part of its 106,000 vehicle acquisition plan for deliveries between now and 2028. The vehicles purchased as part of this anticipated plan will begin to replace the Postal Service's aging delivery fleet of over 220,000 vehicles.

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  • Postal Service expects to purchase an additional 21,000 battery electric delivery vehicles through 2028, representing a mix of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) vehicles.
  • Feasibility of achieving 100% electrification for the overall Postal Service delivery vehicle fleet will continue to be explored.
  • The vehicles purchased as part of this anticipated plan will begin to replace the Postal Service's aging delivery fleet of over 220,000 vehicles.
  • The Postal Service anticipates at least 60,000 Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDV), of which at least 75% (45,000) will be battery electric.

Trilogy Metals Provides Update on the Ambler Access Road Project's Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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The comment period ended on November 4, 2022 for the scoping process of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement ("SEIS").

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  • The comment period ended on November 4, 2022 for the scoping process of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement ("SEIS").
  • The USBLM is now evaluating the scoping comments and determining whether additional impacts, if any, should be more thoroughly assessed.
  • On December 19, 2019, South32, a globally diversified mining and metals company, exercised its option to form a 50/50 joint venture with Trilogy.
  • The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

Paramount Gold Submits Plan of Operations With Federal Regulators for Its Proposed Grassy Mountain Gold Mine

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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WINNEMUCCA, Nev., Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. (NYSE American: PZG) (Paramount or the Company) announced today that it has submitted an updated Plan of Operations (the Plan) to the Federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the Companys proposed Grassy Mountain Gold Mine in eastern Oregon.

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  • WINNEMUCCA, Nev., Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. (NYSE American: PZG) (Paramount or the Company) announced today that it has submitted an updated Plan of Operations (the Plan) to the Federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the Companys proposed Grassy Mountain Gold Mine in eastern Oregon.
  • About Paramount Gold Nevada Corp.
    Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. is a U.S. based precious metals exploration and development company.
  • Paramount holds a 100% interest in four gold projects: Grassy Mountain; Frost; Sleeper and Bald Peak.
  • The Grassy Mountain Gold Project consists of approximately 8,200 acres located on private and BLM land in Malheur County, Oregon.

Royal Gold Announces Acquisition of Additional Royalty Interest on World-Class Producing Cortez Gold Complex in Nevada, Adding Significant Scale, Duration and Optionality to the Royal Gold Portfolio

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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I am pleased to announce the acquisition of this significant royalty, which increases our exposure to the world-class Cortez Complex, commented Bill Heissenbuttel, President and CEO of Royal Gold.

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  • I am pleased to announce the acquisition of this significant royalty, which increases our exposure to the world-class Cortez Complex, commented Bill Heissenbuttel, President and CEO of Royal Gold.
  • Royal Gold expects substantial further exploration and production potential to contribute significant revenue to the portfolio for decades.
  • At current gold prices the Royalty is an effective 1.2% gross royalty on the Cortez Complex and is not subject to any stepdowns or caps.
  • The Royalty is payable after cumulative production from the Cortez Complex of 15 million gold equivalent ounces from January 1, 2008 onwards.

Postal Service Modernization Enables Expanded Electric Vehicle Opportunity

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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Postal Service today announced it anticipates adjusting the purchase interval and composition of its delivery fleet.

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  • Postal Service today announced it anticipates adjusting the purchase interval and composition of its delivery fleet.
  • The adjustments reflect refinements to the Postal Service's overall network modernization, route optimizations, improved facility electric infrastructure, and availability of vehicles and technology.
  • Pursuant to this decision, the Postal Service then announced in March 2022 a purchase of 50,000 NGDV from Oshkosh Defense, including 20percent BEVs.
  • For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to about.usps.com/news/media-contacts/usps-local-media-contacts.pdf .

WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION ISSUES RECORD OF DECISION FOR INTERCONNECTION OF CONNECTGEN'S 504 MW WIND PROJECT

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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HOUSTON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ConnectGen announced today that the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) approving two interconnection requests associated with ConnectGen's Rail Tie Wind Project, a proposed 504 MW wind energy generation project located in Albany County, Wyoming.

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  • HOUSTON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ConnectGen announced today that the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) approving two interconnection requests associated with ConnectGen's Rail Tie Wind Project, a proposed 504 MW wind energy generation project located in Albany County, Wyoming.
  • "The Record of Decision is a major milestone for the Rail Tie Wind Project.
  • "Our technical analyses found available capacity on WAPA's system and the comprehensive analysis in the EIS provided environmental impact information, both of which informed the interconnection Record of Decision."
  • WAPA's ROD issuance adds to the roster of major federal, state, and local approvals obtained by the Rail Tie Wind Project.

Paramount Gold Submits Plan of Operation For Proposed Grassy Mountain Gold Mine to Federal Bureau of Land Management

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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Paramount requires permits from Malheur County, the State of Oregon and at the federal level from the BLM in order to construct and operate its proposed high-grade, underground Grassy Mountain gold mine.

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  • Paramount requires permits from Malheur County, the State of Oregon and at the federal level from the BLM in order to construct and operate its proposed high-grade, underground Grassy Mountain gold mine.
  • About Paramount Gold Nevada Corp.
    Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. is a U.S. based precious metals exploration and development company.
  • Paramount holds a 100% interest in four gold projects: Grassy Mountain; Frost; Sleeper and Bald Peak.
  • The Grassy Mountain Gold Project consists of approximately 8,200 acres located on private and BLM land in Malheur County, Oregon.