Perfect Suitor23 Apr 2026 16:08
Key Rio Tinto Lithium Projects and Operations:
Fénix, Argentina: Located at the Salar del Hombre Muerto, this facility produces lithium carbonate and is undergoing expansion.
Rincon, Argentina: A, salar brine project in Argentina that utilizes direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology.
Arcadium Lithium Assets (Acquired 2025): This acquisition significantly boosted their portfolio, including assets in Argentina and the Whabouchi spodumene mine and Bécancour plant in Québec, Canada (Nemaska Lithium).
Jadar Project, Serbia: A proposed, large-scale, high-grade lithium-borate project. It is currently facing significant environmental protests and political setbacks, despite Rio Tinto maintaining its potential as a major European supply source.
Galaxy Mine, Canada: A wholly-owned lithium project in Canada.