Rio Tinto brings two more lithium projects online in Argentina
- Once fully ramped up, the two sites should be able to produce a combined 25,000 tons a year of lithium carbonate equivalent.
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FindYourEV NewsNov 3, 2026 at 13:30 UTCSource: electrive.com
Photo by omid roshan on UnsplashRio Tinto has put two further lithium projects in Argentina into operation, Electrive reported. Output is now increasing at the Sal-de-Vida plant and the Fénix-1B expansion, both located in Catamarca province, according to the report. Combined annual capacity is expected to reach 25,000 tons a year of lithium carbonate equivalent at full production.
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- Read the full story at electrive.com Nov 3, 2026