Rio Tinto's Trading Volume Surges 118.34% to 2.57 Billion, Ranks 323rd Amid Lithium Mine Talks

On March 28, 2025, Rio Tinto's trading volume reached 2.57 billion, marking an 118.34% increase from the previous day, ranking 323rd in the day's stock market. Rio Tinto's stock price fell by 2.10%, marking the second consecutive day of decline, with a total decrease of 2.93% over the past two days.

Rio Tinto Group has engaged in discussions with the Democratic Republic of Congo regarding the development of one of the world's largest hard rock lithium deposits. These talks are part of Rio Tinto's strategic shift towards critical minerals and battery metals, aiming to capitalize on market opportunities.

The focus of these discussions is on Rio Tinto's potential involvement in transforming the Roche Dure resource into a lithium mine. This move aligns with the company's broader strategy to expand its portfolio of battery materials, which includes the recent acquisition of Arcadium Lithium for $6.7 billion.

Rio Tinto's interest in the Roche Dure deposit underscores its commitment to securing high-quality assets at favorable prices, especially in a market characterized by oversupply and fluctuating prices. The development of this deposit could position Rio Tinto as a key player in the global lithium market, further diversifying its revenue streams beyond traditional iron ore mining.