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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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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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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. In 2018 the Gravita has signed a contract with Amara Raja Batteries Limited for Lead Acid Battery Scrap Collection and Recycling arrangements. 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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After they’re done with their concentration, now you have 95% purity of carbon in this material called flake graphite, or concentrate, and that’s the material that companies like ours will purchase for further processing. Unless or until adequate supply gets discovered and unlocked in the US.

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

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However, owing to the widespread closures in South Africa, most shipments are now having to be diverted to other neighboring ports such as Maputo in Mozambique or Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.

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

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” The countries listed are considered “covered” as a part of the U.S. Conflict Minerals Disclosure Rules. These countries include: Burundi. The Democratic Republic of the Congo. Tesla’s primary goal is to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.

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