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Terafab Projected to Consume Massive Volumes of Tin and Other Materials
Analyses highlight extreme material demands for Terafab's scale, including tens of thousands of metric tons of tin annually, raising supply chain questions.
Read as thread →"Elon Musk’s aggressive 12-year expansion timelines... will require an estimated 58,400 to 76,200 metric tons of pure tin per year"
— @CryptoBlckParty
Key Points
- Estimated 58k-76k metric tons of tin per year
- Exceeds current U.S. usage by large margin
- Tied to 12-year expansion timelines