Post by
EndZonefor7 on Aug 22, 2022 1:20pm
Volkswagen / Mercedes sign battery deals with Canada
https://financialpost.com/commodities/energy/electric-vehicles/volkswagen-lines-up-tariff-friendly-battery-supplies-in-deal-with-canada
Comment by
Rm90090 on Aug 22, 2022 1:43pm
Very interesting... does this mean they each will be building out a battery manufacturing plant? It almost seems like these companies are signing deals with the government of Canada for battery metals. But.. the government doesn't own the deposits, companies do. Trying to wrap my head around this.
Comment by
EndZonefor7 on Aug 22, 2022 1:48pm
RM, Canada government put up $8 billion for companies to advance their projects. Looks like we'll see soon whose the front runners. Government played matchmaker remember per last week article on critical minerals.
Comment by
idlefreebird on Aug 22, 2022 5:45pm
rndzone, there coming to get us ...our governement will need to cut the red tape and get these projects in action...it's jobs it's GDP ...Timmins the largest Nickel district in the world after being the largest gold producer and the deepest copper mine in the world ..patience it's coming sooner than later..glta
Comment by
EndZonefor7 on Aug 22, 2022 6:40pm
Agreed idle, the writing is on the wall. No matter who gets the first pick it will light the fire on the entire sector and on key companies like CNC. Booyah !
Comment by
EndZonefor7 on Aug 23, 2022 1:17am
Key statement: "As for why VAG picked Canada, Scholz said Canada has similar rich natural resources as Russia with the difference that it is a reliable democracy.