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Talon Metals to supply Tesla with nickel from Tamarack Project in central Minnesota

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through its US subsidiary Talon Nickel (USA) LLC, entered into an agreement with Tesla for the supply and purchase of nickel concentrate to be produced from the Tamarack Nickel Project in Aitkin County, Minnesota. Talon Metals Corp.,

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What is Tesla’s Mystery Magnet?

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But on the other hand, the company—and in particular, its CEO—has a history of making sporadic sensational claims that don’t pan out (we’re still waiting for that $35,000 Model 3 , for example). Niron’s executive VP, Andy Blackburn, told Spectrum that the company intends to introduce its first product late in 2024.

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Nickel expert calls on Musk, Farley, others to demand Nickel sourcing in North America

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Musk pledged a massive contract to any company that could supply nickel to Tesla , as long as it was sourced efficiently and sustainably. “Well, I’d just like to reemphasize, any mining companies out there, please mine more nickel, OK?” So hopefully, this message goes out to all mining companies.”

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GE to purchase 25,000 EVs by 2015 in largest single EV commitment yet; 12,000 GM vehicles, starting with 2011 Volt

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In a speech in London in October, General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt said that the company would order “tens of thousands” of electric vehicles soon. The other will be located at GE Capital’s Fleet Services business headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, with several other centers to be announced in 2011. Earlier post.).

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