Rio Tinto Limited：力拓有限公司增加南美锂业务敞口-20250520

May 20, 2025 12:15 AM GMT Rio Tinto Limited | Asia Pacific M Update Adding to South American lithium exposure What's new? Rio Tinto has announced an agreement with Codelco (not covered) on forming a JV to develop the Salar de Maricunga lithium project in Chile. RIO will receive a 49.99% interest in the JV and commits to an investment of up to US$0.9bn (US$350m upon close – expected 1Q26; US$500m upon decision to proceed with construction – before 2030; and US$50m into the JV if it achieves production by CY3 ...