Reuters reveals Tesla expects global shortage of electric vehicle battery minerals

Reuters revealed that Tesla Inc expects global shortages of nickel, copper and other electric-vehicle battery minerals down the road due to underinvestment in the mining sector. The company, a major minerals consumer, has rarely talked publicly about its views on the metals industry, the company’s global supply manager for battery metals told an industry conference. The company, a major minerals consumer, has rarely talked publicly about its views on the metals industry. Copper, nickel, lithium and related minerals are key components used to make electric-vehicle batteries and other parts.