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Tesla is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company designs, manufactures and sells battery electric vehicles, solar panels, solar roof tiles and energy storage systems. Tesla operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, China and Germany, with additional plants under development. The company is publicly traded on the Nasdaq stock exchange and is one of the world's most valuable automotive manufacturers by market capitalisation. Tesla's vehicle lineup includes the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y and Cybertruck, alongside its Semi commercial truck and Roadster sports car. The company also produces battery cells and energy storage products for residential, commercial and grid-scale applications. Tesla employs more than 100 000 people globally and generates annual revenue exceeding $80-billion. The company has played a significant role in accelerating the automotive industry's transition to electric powertrains and has established one of the largest networks of fast-charging stations worldwide. Tesla was founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, with Elon Musk joining as chairman and lead investor in 2004 and later becoming chief executive.

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The Rise Of Robots In Warehouses
The Rise Of Robots In Warehouses
14th September 2026

The results of this shift could include vast economic growth, inflation dropping to 0% or better, a complete change in healthcare and abundance for all, according to ARK. Or it could be the stuff... 


Rio Tinto's Rincon lithium operation, in Argentina
Rio Tinto sees lithium as fastest-growing division, executive says
24th June 2026 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto expects its lithium business to grow faster than its copper, iron-ore and other divisions as it works to triple production by 2028 for the electric vehicle and battery storage markets, an... 


An image of the Longonjo site
Pensana continues to progress Longonjo mine construction
8th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Pensana has achieved progress on construction of the Longonjo mine, in Angola. The $250-million development is on target and on budget for first mixed rare earth carbonite (MREC)... 


Syrah processing plant
Tesla drops threat to scrap graphite supply deal with Australia's Syrah Resources
1st June 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Syrah Resources confirmed on Monday that electric vehicle maker Tesla has withdrawn a notice of intent to end their graphite supply deal over an alleged quality default, accepting the... 


Nel ASA CEO Håkon Volldal and Nel CFO Kjell Christian Bjørnsen.
Hydrogen enables energy storage way beyond batteries, Nel emphasises
22nd April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Electrolytic hydrogen enables long-term energy storage way beyond what batteries can provide, which is exemplified by a 200 MW hydrogen plant in the United States having larger storage capacity... 


The Vidalia facility in Louisiana
Syrah, Tesla extend deadline to resolve alleged default in graphite supply deal
16th March 2026 By: Reuters

Australian graphite miner Syrah Resources said on Monday it agreed with Tesla to extend for a fourth time a deadline to resolve an alleged default under their graphite supply agreement to June 1.... 


The Vidalia processing facility
Syrah buys more time for Tesla graphite supply deal
19th January 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Syrah Resources aid on Monday it agreed with Tesla to extend for the third time a deadline to resolve an alleged breach of their graphite supply agreement. The 2021 agreement to supply... 


Lithium stockpile at Geraldton – Kathleen Valley
Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
28th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Liontown Resources' first online auction for spodumene concentrate from its flagship Kathleen Valley project has fetched a price far above prevailing spot levels. 


An Apple device
US group sues Apple over Congo conflict minerals
27th November 2025 By: Reuters

A US-based advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in Washington accusing Apple of using minerals linked to conflict and human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda despite the... 


Congo extends ban on trade in minerals from sites in war-hit east
17th November 2025 By: Reuters

The Democratic Republic of Congo has extended for six months a ban on the trading of minerals from dozens of artisanal mining sites in conflict-hit North and South Kivu provinces, the mines... 


Syrah, Tesla to further extend graphite supply deal deadline
17th November 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Syrah Resources said on Monday that it had agreed with Tesla to extend the deadline to tackle an alleged default of their graphite supply agreement for the second time in two months as... 


Liontown amends loan and supply deals with Ford Motor; shares advance
Liontown amends loan and supply deals with Ford Motor; shares advance
9th October 2025 By: Reuters

Liontown Resources said on Thursday it amended its loan and spodumene supply agreements with Ford Motor, aiming to bolster near-term liquidity and gain more flexibility in marketing output as... 


Energy Secretary Chris Wright
DoE restructures Lithium Americas deal, secures equity stake in Thacker Pass project
1st October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The US Department of Energy (DoE) has restructured its $2.26-billion loan deal with Lithium Americas Corp (LAC), securing equity stakes designed to better protect taxpayers and strengthen domestic... 


Liontown Resources to revise Tesla offtake deal pricing, in talks with Ford
Liontown Resources to revise Tesla offtake deal pricing, in talks with Ford
30th September 2025 By: Reuters

Liontown Resources said on Tuesday that it has agreed with Tesla to make changes to the pricing mechanism in their long-term offtake agreement. The pricing changes come as the lithium miner looks... 


Syrah's Vidalia facility
Syrah Resources gets Tesla reprieve in graphite supply deal
17th September 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Syrah Resources said on Wednesday that it has agreed with Tesla to extend the deadline to address an alleged breach of their critical graphite supply agreement, buying the miner... 


US in talks to set up $5bn fund for critical mineral deals
US in talks to set up $5bn fund for critical mineral deals
16th September 2025 By: Bloomberg

The US is in talks to set up a $5-billion fund to invest in mining, in what would be the government’s most significant foray into dealmaking to boost supplies of critical minerals. The US... 


Image of Kathleen Valley lithium stockpile
Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Western Australian government has welcomed the launch of the Kathleen Valley project, hailing it as a milestone for the nation’s critical minerals sector. 


Liontown opens Australia’s first underground lithium mine
Liontown opens Australia’s first underground lithium mine
10th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Western Australian government has welcomed the launch of Liontown Resources’ Kathleen Valley lithium project, hailing it as a milestone for the nation’s critical minerals sector and the world’s... 


Norway new-car market now 89% electric
31st January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Just short of 89% of the new cars sold in Norway last year were battery electric vehicles (BEVs), according to statistics released by the Norwegian Road Federation. In 2023, the BEV share reached... 


Musk’s massive Tesla lithium plant hunts for water in drought-hit Texas
Musk’s massive Tesla lithium plant hunts for water in drought-hit Texas
8th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Twenty miles outside Corpus Christi, Texas — an area so dry the local water company distributes shower timers at high school football games — the world’s richest man is nearly done building a... 


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