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Nickel mine could open in Minnesota amid rising electric vehicle demand, raising concerns: It's going to devastate the land

Por: CBS News Science October 27, 2022

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As demand for continues to grow, so does the need for a mineral critical to its function: nickel, which makes batteries last longer, so cars can go farther. But the United States produces less than 1% of the world's nickel supply, and American electric vehicle makers rely on supplies from places like Russia, China and Indonesia.Now, one metals company, Talon, wants to turn 100 acres of American farmland into the largest source of nickel in... + full article



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