Nemaska Lithium, Secures $300 Million Investment from Rio Tinto

Published: Feb 23, 2026 11:49

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Nemaska Lithium, a lithium hydroxide supplier to LG Energy Solution, has secured a $300 million investment from global mining company Rio Tinto. Rio Tinto plans to acquire management control of Nemaska Lithium and invest more than $300 million (approximately KRW 400 billion) this year to expand lithium operations in Quebec.

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