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The Global Outlook of Electric Vehicles

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In total, the International Energy Association reports , 6.6 In fact, China accounted for half of the worldwide growth of EV sales in 2021, and IEA writes that more EVs were purchased there in 2021 than in the entire rest of the world throughout 2020. In 2021, more EVs than that were sold each week.

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Jervois to acquire SMP nickel & cobalt refinery in Brazil; concentrate from Idaho for refining, cobalt metal back to US

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Jervois currently is a cobalt company with nickel and copper exposure, with mining assets in Idaho, Uganda, and Australia. On Closing, Deposit Payment shall be applied to the purchase price for SMP Refinery. Jervois will fund Deposit Payment via cash reserves. million (US$8.5 million) on Closing. million (US$4.5

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Tesla releases Conflict Mineral report, extending history of humane mining practices

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Furthermore, Tesla also has internal guidelines for itself that it commits to. Tesla expects its suppliers to stay up to date with and to use validated conflict-free smelters and refiners assessed by the Responsible Mineral Initiative (“RMI”) and similar organizations.” ” (Credit: Tesla). Conflict Minerals Disclosure Rules.

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