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Lithium Americas Corp on Monday reported the deaths of two contractors at its Cauchari-Olaroz lithium project in Argentina.
“The two separate incidents occurred at the camp and are not believed to be the result of workplace accidents,” the lithium producer said in a statement.
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Both fatalities occurred on Sunday and an investigation into the cause is underway, Lithium Americas said, adding that the authorities have been notified.
Shares of the company fell 2.7% to C$34.90. (Reporting by Ruhi Soni in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika Syamnath)