Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 14, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Lithium Americas Corp. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 14, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/LAC
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding LAC
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Lithium Americas Corp.
$2.18
Market Cap: 486.7M
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About Lithium Americas Corp.
Lithium Americas Corp. is a resource company primarily engaged in the exploration and development of lithium deposits across the United States and Argentina. The firm holds significant interests in several key projects, including Cauchari-Olaroz in Argentina's Jujuy province, the Thacker Pass project located in northwestern Nevada, and Pastos Grandes within Argentina's Salta province. Formerly known as Western Lithium USA Corporation, the company officially rebranded to Lithium Americas Corp. in March 2016. Its establishment dates back to 2007, and its corporate headquarters are situated in Vancouver, Canada.
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Industrial Materials
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 225.8% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
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Compliance History
Not Halalnow
since Aug 2026
Under Review
until the change above
Not Halal
until the change above
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.