PowerCo has secured a deal with Novonix to supply graphite for electric vehicle batteries, marking a significant step for the St. Thomas manufacturer expected to start production in 2027. The five-year contract will provide 32,000 tonnes of graphite material for PowerCo’s plants in Germany, Spain, and St. Thomas, with plans for expansion in North America. The $7 billion investment in the St. Thomas plant is set to create 3,000 jobs upon opening, with construction beginning in 2025 and growing demand for graphite in EV batteries driving the industry forward.
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Doug Ford, Tim Houston defend decision to not help federal Tories
Summary Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston explained their decisions to distance themselves from Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party during the federal election, citing past tensions. Houston declined to attend a Poilievre rally, while Ford noted that Poilievre had previously instructed his team not to support the Ontario Progressive Conservatives. Ultimately, the Conservatives won 144 seats, losing ground in Nova Scotia, while Liberals formed a minority government with 169 MPs, reflecting a...
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