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Rio Tinto sees lithium as fastest-growing division, executive says

Corporate Guidance & OutlookCommodities & Raw MaterialsAutomotive & EVCompany FundamentalsRenewable Energy Transition

Rio Tinto expects its lithium business to grow faster than its copper, iron ore and other divisions as it works to triple production by 2028 for electric vehicle and battery storage markets. The update signals a stronger growth profile for lithium exposure tied to EV and energy-storage demand. While strategically positive, the article is mainly outlook-focused and is unlikely to move the broader market significantly.

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Rio Tinto expects its lithium business to grow faster than its copper, iron ore and other divisions as it works to triple production by 2028 for electric vehicle and battery storage markets. The update signals a stronger growth profile for lithium exposure tied to EV and energy-storage demand. While strategically positive, the article is mainly outlook-focused and is unlikely to move the broader market significantly.

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