- The new Gigafactory from Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA) could consume as much as 17% of the current global lithium output in a development that could ease concerns on oversupply, forecasts Goldman Sachs.
- The EV automaker is expected to build the large facility in either Nevada, Arizona, Texas, or New Mexico - regions which are all close to major lithium factories.
- Panasonic (OTCPK:PCRFY) will play a major role in the roll-out of the Gigafactory. Shares of the ADRs were up over 10% this week as enthusiasm built up over some of the potential down the road for the company in battery production.
- Goldman notes that lithium producers such as Rockwood Holdings (NYSE:ROC) could be well-positioned if Tesla's Gigafactory helps support market demand for lithium.
- A rising tide lifts all lithium boats: If lithium demand improves, other companies to watch in the lithium-ion battery industry include Arotech (NASDAQ:ARTX), Polypore Internationak (NYSE:PPO), Western Lithium (WLCDF), FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC), EnerSys (NYSE:ENS), and Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (NYSE:SQM).
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