Tesla expects global shortage of electric vehicle battery minerals

Tesla expects global shortages of nickel, copper and other electric vehicle battery minerals down the road due to underinvestment in the mining sector, the company's global supply manager for battery metals told an industry conference on Thursday, Reuters reported, according to two sources.

The company, a major minerals consumer, has rarely talked publicly about its views on the metals industry. Copper, nickel, lithium and related minerals are key components used to make electric-vehicle batteries and other parts.

Sarah Maryssael, Tesla's global supply manager for battery metals, told a closed-door Washington conference of miners, regulators and lawmakers that the automaker sees a shortage of key EV minerals coming, according to the sources.

According to a Tesla spokesman, the comments were industry-specific and referring to the long-term supply challenges that may occur with regards to these metals.

Black-throated finch flies again to stall Adani

The Australian reports Adani's proposed coal mine was dealt a massive blow last night when the Queensland Labor government rejected the company's critical environment management plan to protect an endangered bid that inhabits the region around the project.

In a hardline move, state environment regulators ordered Adani to overhaul its black-throated finch management plan because it "did not meet requirements", indefinitely delaying the start of construction.

Mining job security front of mind for Braddon voters this federal election

Mining is making a comeback in north-west Tasmania in the wake of a commodity price crash which followed the global financial crisis and job security in the industry is front of mind this election, according to the ABC.

Braddon has a long affinity with mining, and the health of the sector may play a key part in the outcome of the election, which is expected to be closely fought.

The seat is held by Labor's Justine Keay with a margin of just 1.7%.