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China's lithium carbonate spot prices and spodumene spot prices were significantly lower the past month. Lithium market news - China's biggest lithium mine (CATL's Jianxiawo Mine) loses its license and is back on care and maintenance. Why has Benchmark flipped 2027 lithium from Surplus to Deficit? Lithium miner news - Ganfeng Lithium swings to profit in H1 2026 as revenue nearly triples. Tianqi Lithium's profit surges 49-fold in H1 as revenue soars 153%.

Short-term swings in commodity pricing aside, battery stocks present a compelling long-term proposition for investors anticipating that the electrification boom will continue. These companies have faced some challenges of late, including turbulent lithium prices, concerns about oversupply, and slower-than-hoped-for electric vehicle sales growth.

PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Nyangumarta Warrarn Aboriginal Corporation (NWAC) and Rio Tinto have signed a Project Agreement for the proposed Winu copper-gold mine on Nyangumarta Country, marking a significant milestone in their long-term partnership and the development of the project. Building on the Project Planning Agreement signed in 2023, the newly co-designed agreement sets out how Nyangumarta People and Rio Tinto will work together, and how Nyangumarta knowledge, priorities and.

Rio Tinto has agreed to acquire the Aurukun Bauxite Project in Western Cape York, Queensland ​from a joint venture between London-listed Glencore ‌and Mitsubishi Development, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday.

KARRATHA, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ngarlawangga Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto have signed an Interim Modernised Agreement, strengthening their partnership and delivering long-term benefits for the Ngarlawangga People. The interim agreement reflects a jointly designed co-management approach, underpinning how the two parties work together on Ngarlawangga Country within the agreement area, including earlier and ongoing engagement throughout the mine lifecycle. Using agreed processes, Nga.

Rio Tinto PLC has welcomed a long-term power agreement that will keep Australia's largest aluminium smelter operating until 2038, backed by A$1.1 billion of investment and a transition to 100% renewable electricity from 2033. The agreement between Tomago Aluminium, the Australian Government and the New South Wales Government provides a pathway for the smelter to remain internationally competitive after its existing electricity contract expires on December 31, 2028.

Rio Tinto remains a buy, trading at a forward P/E of 11, 27% below the sector average, despite a 35.5% share price rise since November 2025. Strong 2026 H1 results show free cash flow up 75% to $3.8B and underlying earnings up 43% to $6.9B, enabling a $3.4B dividend payout. AI infrastructure demand is driving copper and aluminium EBITDA to 57% of total, with copper EBITDA up 84% and aluminium up 38%, reducing reliance on iron ore.

ALB and RIO ramp lithium strategies, highlighting growth plans, capacity expansion and rising demand from EV and storage markets.

Rio Tinto Group remains a compelling buy, driven by strong segment performance and attractive valuation after a 49.9% share price surge. Recent results show significant revenue and profitability growth, notably in Aluminum & Lithium and Copper, supported by tight supply and rising prices. RIO's diversified exposure to iron ore, aluminum, lithium, and copper positions it to benefit from structural supply deficits and energy transition trends.

Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript