Why Tesla getting into the mining business makes sense

This is about more control over the entire production process from beginning to end Today date Tesla relies on Panasonic to source raw materials, refine raw materials, produce battery cells in their facilities, then pass them off to Tesla to make battery packs. We know that Tesla has been making moves to produce their own batteries with acquisitions of Maxwell and Hibar. The last remaining piece of the puzzle is sourcing raw materials and the refinement of them. Nickel is the single largest raw material. What will Tesla’s new 2020 tech announcement be?: https://youtu.be/4zLNTN5c7qI Tesla's Battery Exec Kurt Kelty Talks About The Gigafactory: https://youtu.be/s73nWTefuUM Tesla referral code: http://ts.la/sean510 Become a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/seanmmitchell Like Tesla: http://www.youtube.com/LikeTesla Now You Know: https://www.youtube.com/nowyouknowchannel Hyperchange: TV https://www.youtube.com/hyperchangetv Teslanomics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbEbf0-PoSuHD0TgMbxomDg Products I use: Canon 80D: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H8CWRBM/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_XHYIBb4RC08QH JOBY GorillaPod 3K Kit. Compact Tripod 3K Stand and Ballhead 3K for Compact Mirrorless Cameras or Devices up to 3K (6.6lbs). Black/Charcoal: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074WC9YKL/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Rode VMGO Video Mic GO Lightweight On-Camera Microphone Super-Cardioid: https://www.amazon.com/Rode-VMGO-Lightweight-Microphone-Super-Cardioid/dp/B00GQDORA4/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1537461907&sr=1-3&keywords=rode+microphone Michelin X-Ice Xi3 Winter Radial Tire - 245/45R19/XL 102H: http://amzn.to/2DyiHUc iOttie Easy One Touch 4: http://amzn.to/2Bs3SR6 KobraTech Mini Cell Phone Tripod: http://amzn.to/2sJMOH2 #Tesla #ModelS #ElonMusk