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Rio Tinto Projects Doubling of Argentine Lithium Output by 2028 Despite Short-Term Weather Disruptions

Multinational mining conglomerate Rio Tinto has updated its investor guidance to confirm it will double its lithium carbonate production in Argentina by the end of 2028. The announcement signals long-term corporate commitment to the Argentine mining sector despite recent logistical setbacks caused by severe high-altitude rainfall.
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