The Island Where Environmentalism Implodes
Briefly

During Tesla's Battery Day, Elon Musk emphasized the importance of increasing nickel supply for electric vehicle batteries and engaged with mining CEOs to boost production.
Geologist Miguel Ate asserted that New Caledonia possesses extraordinary nickel deposits, with about a third of its soil containing the metal, highlighting its significant resource potential.
Tesla's partnership with Goro mine in New Caledonia represents a strategic move to diversify nickel sourcing, reducing dependence on Chinese mining operations.
The mining operations in Indonesia are often conducted under minimal regulation, raising concerns about environmental impacts, which Tesla aims to address through responsible sourcing.
Read at The New Yorker
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