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Bewaretheicespiders t1_j8na3kk wrote

Watch canadian environmentalists and first nations delay then sink the project like they are doing for the lithium mines in Québec.

Canada has a lot of lithium ressources, yet the only operating mine is owned and operated by China and all of the lithium is shipped to China.

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akiinnibo OP t1_j8nacsk wrote

I'd hope not. Grounded Lithium plans on using a process called Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) which has potential to offer an ESG-friendly source of lithium. DLE technology may allow for lithium extraction without the need for large-scale mining (per typical hard-rock operations) nor large evaporation ponds (per typical brine operations). This can translate to a lower environmental footprint (typically <5% of the land use required for Li projects that produce similar volumes), less ground disturbance (as the Li-void brine can be reinjected back to where it came from, which may also reduce or eliminate the need for large tailings ponds), potentially less fresh water and energy usage, and overall, fewer carbon emissions (especially if the company is aiming to direct-ship its final Li-chemical directly to end-users rather than shipping to an intermediary, as is the case with most hard-rock Li mines, which ship a Li-concentrate to China for downstream processing).

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Bewaretheicespiders t1_j8natr0 wrote

I hope not as well, but the engineering of it has never mattered much to either group. I guess Im just bitter at all the obstructionism.

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akiinnibo OP t1_j8n8hfq wrote

The recent lithium developments in Canada, particularly the Kindersley Lithium Project in Saskatchewan, are expected to have a major impact on Tesla's supply chain, as the company relies heavily on lithium for its electric vehicle batteries. The Canadian lithium deposits are becoming increasingly attractive to not only Tesla but also other major automakers like Volkswagen and General Motors, who are looking to secure their own lithium and battery supplies. These developments could accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in North America and highlight the potential for sustainable transportation in the future.

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Iffykindofguy t1_j8nv6ze wrote

Why would it only lure Tesla? Im not familiar with battery tech

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Cunninghams_right t1_j8vi7kr wrote

Tesla/Musk draw more clicks so they're always included in headlines when possible.

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The recent lithium developments in Canada, particularly the Kindersley Lithium Project in Saskatchewan, are expected to have a major impact on Tesla's supply chain, as the company relies heavily on lithium for its electric vehicle batteries. The Canadian lithium deposits are becoming increasingly attractive to not only Tesla but also other major automakers like Volkswagen and General Motors, who are looking to secure their own lithium and battery supplies. These developments could accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in North America and highlight the potential for sustainable transportation in the future.

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ExoHop t1_j8naev2 wrote

Tesla is not interested in the mining business... they want processed lithium...

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wickedpirate899 t1_j8nvxo2 wrote

Tesla should instead look at India where the 2nd Largest Lithium ore deposit in world was discovered, If Elon Musk invests in refining and producing Lithium with high safety and with environmental protection in mind, Indian government would lay a red carpet. Ford is already looking for another battery plant and if Musk is any smarter, he knows Canadian liberals hate him and will do everything to stall his projects while he will be welcomed as a African savior who will revolutionize a third world country with green technology.

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Washout22 t1_j8pp7tx wrote

Saskatchewan and Alberta aren't liberal areas

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wickedpirate899 t1_j8pso81 wrote

Canada can't handle the sight of an enclosed pipeline carrying oil, they are certainly not prepared to see quarries of colorful liquid being splattered over native territories.

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Washout22 t1_j8pt8my wrote

I guess we'll see, but this is very different than bitumen.

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