加速布局电池金属产业链！力拓(RIO.US)取得加拿大锂业公司 Nemaska 控股权

Group 1 - Rio Tinto has acquired a majority stake of 54% in Nemaska Lithium as part of its investment strategy in Quebec's battery metals projects [1] - The Quebec government’s financial institution, Investissement Quebec, remains a minority shareholder and is expected to inject CAD 200 million to support development [1] - Rio Tinto initially acquired a 50% stake in Nemaska through a USD 6.7 billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium Plc, completed about a year ago [1] Group 2 - The company plans to invest approximately USD 300 million in its Quebec lithium business by 2026, with further increases in spending anticipated in subsequent years [1] - The investment will support the development of the Galaxy hard rock lithium mine in the James Bay region, which has an expected lifespan of 15 to 20 years [1] - The Becancour project is expected to commence production in 2028 and has a long-term supply agreement with Ford Motor Company signed in 2023 [2] Group 3 - Rio Tinto aims to invest USD 1 billion annually in lithium business growth in Canada and Argentina over the next three years [2] - The company plans to double its lithium production capacity by 2028 to approximately 200,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate per year [2] - The annual output of the Becancour project is projected to be around 32,000 metric tons [2]