# Rio Tinto expands lithium production in Argentina

> Mining group Rio Tinto is commissioning two new lithium projects in Catamarca province, targeting 25,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent per year at full capacity.

**In brief**: Electric and batteries event (severity: low) in Catamarca (Argentine), first detected on 3 November 2026 at 11:30. Reported by 2 sources (2 articles), last updated on 3 November 2026 at 14:30.

- Category: Electric and batteries
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Catamarca — Argentine
- First detected: 3 November 2026 at 11:30
- Updated: 3 November 2026 at 14:30
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/3138-rio-tinto-expands-lithium-production-in-argentina

## Sources (2 articles)

- [Rio Tinto weitet Lithium-Gewinnung in Argentinien aus](https://www.electrive.net/2026/11/03/rio-tinto-weitet-lithium-gewinnung-in-argentinien-aus/) — electrive.net, 3 November 2026 at 11:30
- [Rio Tinto expands lithium production in Argentina](https://www.electrive.com/2026/11/03/rio-tinto-expands-lithium-production-in-argentina/) — electrive.com, 3 November 2026 at 14:30

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Rio Tinto expands lithium production in Argentina”, https://mecapress.com/events/3138-rio-tinto-expands-lithium-production-in-argentina
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