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Magnis signs offtake agreement with Tesla for anode active materials; N. American production

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Under the agreement, Tesla will purchase a minimum of 17,500tpa starting from February 2025 with a maximum of 35,000tpa for a minimum 3-year term at a fixed price. The development of Pilot Plant facilities for both Nachu (Tanzania) Graphite concentrate and AAM has commenced with equipment orders initiated and new hires recently appointed.

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Roskill: Spread of COVID-19 threatens cobalt supply; bottlenecks out of DRC

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According to a January 2020 report from the US Geological Survey (USGS), the DRC is the world’s leading source of mined cobalt, supplying approximately 70% of world cobalt mine production. With the exception of production in Morocco and artisanally mined cobalt in DRC, most cobalt is mined as a byproduct of copper or nickel.

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Tesla Effect: Japan’s AC giant innovates to prepare for Elon Musk’s HVAC project

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According to a Nikkei Asia report, Daikin has launched a smartphone-based air conditioning service in Tanzania, Africa, that would allow users to turn on their AC units only on days when they need it. Under this business model, customers would no longer need to purchase their actual air conditioners.

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

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In the report, Tesla outlined its processes for securing minerals used in its products, ensuring they are obtained in humane ways that do not involve any child labor, human trafficking, or slavery. Tesla has released its Conflict Mineral Report for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2019. Cassiterite (Tin). Wolframite (Tungsten).

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Gravita India largest battery recycling firm enters into EV recycling business

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Under this contract, Gravita shall collect and purchase Lead Acid Battery scrap from designated locations of Amara Raja. According to the International Energy Agency, 100-120 GWh of electric vehicle batteries will be retired by 2030, a volume roughly equivalent to current annual battery production. Gravita targets a supply of approx.

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A closer look at graphite—its forms, functions and future in EV batteries

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That spherical graphite is a less expensive product than its cousin, where we take the spherical graphite and put it through a secondary process called coating—applying that microscopic layer of asphalt to it. It’s a petroleum product. Will there be that much production online in Canada? Will it match demand? Probably not.

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