Thacker Pass Lithium Mining
By Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
February 2025 (approx.)
Detailed Description
A bird’s eye view of the Thacker Pass lithium mine captured in late February 2025 reveals the contours of the process plant pad taking shape. Lithium Americas, the company that owns the mine, used Landsat data to help determine its potential impact on sagebrush environments and groundwater. Landsat data are processed, distributed, and archived by the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. Photo credit: Lithium Americas
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
Credit: Lithium Americas photo