The deal is centered on the development, construction and operation of a lithium carbonite mining operation called Thacker Pass in Humboldt County, Nevada.

GM (GM) is upping the ante on its EV bet, investing $625 million directly into a US-based lithium mine project. GM and miner Lithium Americas (LAC) announced the two companies will create a joint venture to develop and mine a site known as “Thacker Pass” in Humboldt County,

GM is aiming to source more of its raw materials for electric vehicles from the U.S, to manage battery cell costs and decrease its reliance on imported materials.

The automaker has invested in and partnered with companies along the EV battery supply chain, from raw materials to recycling, as it works to secure a supply chain for its electric vehicles.

General Motors is investing $625 million in the domestic EV supply chain, partnering with Lithium Americas Corp to develop a lithium mine in Nevada.