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13 March 2026

Mise à jour sur le projet de Nemaska Lithium à Bécancour

MONTRÉAL, Canada – Depuis la prise en charge de la gestion directe de Nemaska Lithium en février, Rio Tinto a mené, en étroite collaboration avec l’équipe de Nemaska Lithium, une analyse approfondie du projet d’usine de conversion d’hydroxyde de lithium de Bécancour et de sa trajectoire générale. Cette analyse a confirmé que des ajustements étaient nécessaires afin de mettre le projet sur une voie

13 March 2026

Update on the Nemaska Lithium Bécancour project

MONTRÉAL, Canada – Since assuming direct management of Nemaska Lithium in February, Rio Tinto has completed an in-depth review of the Nemaska Lithium Bécancour lithium hydroxide conversion project and its overall trajectory, working closely with the Nemaska Lithium team. This review confirmed that adjustments were needed to set the project on a stronger and more sustainable path. As a result,

12 March 2026

Rio Tinto and Prysmian partner to deliver innovative low-carbon aluminium solutions for the data centre market

MONTREAL, Canada — Rio Tinto and Prysmian have partnered on an industrial trial to produce low-carbon aluminium cables designed for the rapidly growing data centre market, combining leading-edge smelting and cable technologies to help customers reduce the carbon footprint of critical IT infrastructure.

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Closing the aluminium loop

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Turning challenges into success

How our Safe Production System (SPS) and commitment to operational excellence have improved mining equipment reliability at BC Works in Canada.

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