Forget Vegas, Nevada Is Now About Reno And Lithium

Oilprice.com ^ | 30-10-2015 | lit

[mad_as_he$$]

As is everything Musk it was a close to the vest deal. I am pretty certain that they were negotiating with the mine for months prior to the announcement. A business associate of mine was whispering about it a while ago.

[thackney]

Nevada lawmakers frustrated by Tesla�s Mexican lithium deal
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3332636/posts

Electric carmaker Tesla has announced that it will obtain lithium for its batteries from two companies in northern Mexico, leaving Nevada lawmakers who approved major tax incentives for the company frustrated.

[Rebelbase]

oops.

[Paladin2]

"As the state’s southwest corner fills up with new lithium players, "

[TalonDJ]

That is where the lithium mines are. New mines are being opened right now. It is not where Reno or the factory is.

[Paladin2]

Nye, Mineral or Esmeralda?

[Paladin2]

[Company Man]

This can only help Las Vegas.

[r_barton]

Elon Musk is one savvy African-American. ;-)

[mad_as_he$$]

PT Barnum of our time.

[mad_as_he$$]

Yes but after that:
http://fortune.com/2015/09/16/tesla-lithium-gigafactory-nevada/

The plant is progressing nicely and will start operations early next year. Silver Peak is not yet big enough to insure a steady flow of material to feed the monster operation. Other sites are being expanded or developed as we chat.

Good info here;
http://www.rgj.com/story/money/economy/reno-rebirth/2015/09/16/tesla-secures-lithium-deal-nevada-pure-energy-minerals/72345888/

[thackney]

Thanks