Australia’s Rio Tinto to develop lithium supply chain with UK firm
Oct 1 (Reuters) – Australia’s Rio Tinto (RIO.AX)
has signed an agreement with UK refinery developer Green Lithium to develop a lithium supply chain securing critical battery metal supplies for the UK and EU’s automotive and manufacturing sectors, the companies said.
Sean Sargent, chief executive of Green Lithium, said on Tuesday.
By building our refineries, we will accelerate the adoption of EVs and sustainable energy storage through the increased supply of low-carbon, battery-grade lithium chemicals,
The partnership positions both Rio and Green Lithium to capitalise on surging demand for electric vehicle (EV) metals.
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Australia’s Rio Tinto to develop lithium supply chain with UK firm, source
