Lithium Amers Corp. (LHMAF)

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Lithium Americas Corp. Joins OTCQX International Marketplace in U.S.
Jun 21, 2011
OTC Disclosure & News Service

Toronto, ONT, Canada -

Toronto, Canada – June 21, 2011 – Lithium Americas Corp. (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) (TSX: LAC, OTCQX: LHMAF) is pleased to announce the Company’s shares will commence trading on the OTCQX International Marketplace (“OTCQX”) at market open today, June 21, 2011, under the symbol “LHMAF”.

Lithium Americas’ has retained Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel Nicolaus”) to serve as the Company’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on the OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

“The OTCQX is a premium market tier with strong standards where many internationally respected companies trade,” stated Dr. Waldo Perez, President and CEO of Lithium Americas. “The OTCQX has a reputation for providing U.S. investors with improved liquidity, transparency and superior information through their U.S. regulated broker-dealers, and will provide existing and new U.S. investors with easier access to the exciting developments of one of the world’s largest known lithium brine resources located in Argentina. We are also delighted to have Stifel Nicolaus as our PAL, a firm with a strong U.S. presence and ability to support our OTCQX membership.”

Mark Smith, Managing Director at Stifel Nicolaus Canada, commented: “We are pleased to have assisted Lithium Americas with the launching of its trading on the OTCQX and look forward to extending our relationship with the Company by becoming their PAL.”

Investors will be able to find current financial disclosure, real-time Level 2 quotes for Lithium Americas’ shares, and further information on the OTCQX by visiting the following websites: www.otcqx.com and www.otcmarkets.com.

Lithium Americas’ shares will remain listed and continue to trade on the TSX in Canada under the symbol “LAC”.