What specific accusation did Amnesty International make against Lithium Americas and Ioneer's Nevada lithium projects?

Amnesty International accused Lithium Americas and Ioneer's Nevada lithium projects of proceeding without free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) from Indigenous Peoples, despite the projects being located on ancestral lands.

How do the companies respond to Amnesty's accusation, and what legal standard do they cite in their defense?

Lithium Americas and Ioneer defend their practices by stating they comply with all US legal requirements and have engaged extensively with Indigenous groups; they operate under US permitting laws, which mandate consultation but not necessarily consent—a standard that contrasts with international human rights frameworks like UNDRIP.

Ioneer, Lithium Americas defend Nevada projects as Amnesty flags Indigenous consent gap

May 13, 2026

Amnesty International reported that Nevada lithium projects by Ioneer and Lithium Americas lack Indigenous consent, prompting companies to defend their legal compliance amid calls to align US laws with UNDRIP standards.

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