Ford Motor Follows Tesla Locking in Lithium Supply With Australian Miner Liontown

Ford Motor Follows Tesla Locking in Lithium Supply With Australian Miner Liontown
The Ford logo at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 15, 2019. Brendan McDermid/Reuters
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U.S. auto giant Ford Motor Co. has followed in the footsteps of Tesla and Korea’s LG Energy Solution after striking a deal with Australia’s Liontown Resources for the lithium supply for the next five years.

The move comes as automakers scramble to secure the supply of the valuable commodity as the global pursuit of net-zero pushes up demand for the critical mineral, which has driven prices to new heights.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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