Rio Tinto confirms approach to Arcadium Lithium

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07 October 2024

 

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Rio Tinto confirms approach to Arcadium Lithium

7 October 2024

Rio Tinto today confirmed that it has made an approach to Arcadium Lithium regarding a potential acquisition of Arcadium Lithium by Rio Tinto.

The approach is non-binding and there is no certainty that any transaction will be agreed to or will proceed.

Rio Tinto will not make further comment until or unless an update is appropriate.

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