Rio Tinto expands lithium capacity in Argentina, eyes copper entry

Rio Tinto, the world's second-largest miner, announced a third lithium plant in Catamarca, Argentina, and signaled intent to enter the copper business. The move underscores a strategic pivot toward battery and electrification metals, with implications for global lithium supply and copper market dynamics. Details on capacity and timeline remain undisclosed.

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