'World's greenest battery': IMCO announces $400m investment to power up start Northvolt gigafactory mission

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Canadian IMCO's Fundamental Equities and Global Infrastructure groups have jointly invested in the European battery developer

The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO) has today announced it is investing $400m in battery developer Northvolt in support of the pioneering company's planned global expansion. Northvolt's...

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