Rio Tinto approaches Arcadium Lithium regarding potential acquisition

Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) has 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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