How many acquisitions has Rio Tinto made so far?

Rio Tinto has completed 3 acquisitions so far, with an average acquisition amount of $4B.

Which countries does Rio Tinto usually acquire in?

Rio Tinto has made acquisitions in 3 countries with the most activity in Japan and Canada.

In which year did Rio Tinto make the most acquisitions?

Rio Tinto was most active in 2024, with 1 acquisition completed in that year.

List of 3 Acquisitions by Rio Tinto (Nov 2026)

Q: Which is Rio Tinto's latest acquisition?

Rio Tinto's most recent acquisition is Arcadium Lithium, a Provider of lithium chemicals, committed to delivering sustainable solutions and products for the electric vehicle and energy storage, acquired in October 2024.

Rio Tinto has made a total of 3 acquisitions. These acquisitions occurred across Japan, Canada, and Ireland within the Mining Companies sector. One acquisition was recorded in each of the years 2024, 2022, and 2011. For the 2020–2025 period, the average number of acquisitions per year is 0.4, with 0 acquisitions completed in the current calendar year. The most recent acquisition is Arcadium Lithium, a Shannon-based provider of lithium chemicals for the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors, founded and acquired in 2024.

Here's the year on year acquisition history of Rio Tinto:

Number of Total Acquisitions

Year	# Acquisitions
2024	1
2022	1
2011	1

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Recent acquisitions by Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto's most recent acquisition - Arcadium Lithium is a Provider of lithium chemicals, committed to delivering sustainable solutions and products for the electric vehicle and energy storage, founded in 2024 and located in Shannon. Rio Tinto acquired a 100% stake in it in October 2024 for a price of $*****.

Here is the list of all acquisitions by Rio Tinto sorted by the latest acquisition date: