According to @StockMKTNewz, Tesla (TSLA) said today that its lithium refinery is now operational and described it as the largest in America, adding that it 'ushers in energy independence for North America' (source: @StockMKTNewz, Jan 15, 2026). According to @StockMKTNewz, the announcement was posted today by Elon Musk and Tesla and does not mention cryptocurrencies (source: @StockMKTNewz, Jan 15, 2026).