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Rio Tinto (RIO) recently announced its agreement to acquire Arcadian Lithium (ALTM) in a deal valued at $6.7 billion, positioning the company to become the world's third-largest lithium miner. CRU Group vice president of base and battery metals Frank Nikolic joins to discuss his outlook on the lithium market.

Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) is spending nearly $7 billion to acquire diverse lithium company Arcadium Lithium, a sign of confidence in the long-term demand for lithium. Earlier this week, Rio Tinto announced its plan to acquire Arcadium Lithium PLC (NYSE:ALTM, ASX:LTM) in an all-cash transaction valued at $5.85 per share, representing a 90% premium to Arcadium's recent closing price.

Rio Tinto's $6.7 billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium positions it as a major player in the growing lithium market, despite current low prices. The company continues to perform well, with strong earnings and a high FCF yield, supporting a comfortably affordable dividend of over 4%. Rio Tinto's growth projects, including Simandou and Pilbara Iron Ore, promise substantial future revenue and production increases.

Rio Tinto's $6.7 billion buyout of Arcadium will give it a suite of lithium filtration technologies that are poised to revolutionize how the metal is produced for the electronics and electric vehicle industries.

Arcadium Lithium (ALTM, Financial) shares soared 30.54% today, reaching a price of $5.54, following Rio Tinto's announcement of its plan to acquire the company for $6.7 billion. This strategic move positions Rio Tinto as a major player in the high-growth lithium market, aligning with their vision to capitalize on a market primed for a rebound.

Rio Tinto plc ADR (NYSE:RIO) is getting into the lithium market.

Rio Tinto said the deal would be an all-cash transaction for $5.85 per share, representing a premium of 90% to Arcadium's Oct. 4 closing price of $3.08 per share. Arcadium Lithium's market value currently stands at $4.56 billion, according to LSEG data, with shares rallying 37% so far this week.

Rio Tinto, the world's second-largest miner, has announced its acquisition of US-based Arcadium Lithium for $6.7 billion. The all-cash transaction values Arcadium at $5.85 per share, reflecting a 90% premium on its closing price of $3.08 on Oct. 4.

Rio Tinto on Wednesday struck a deal to acquire Arcadium Lithium for $6.7 billion, as the global miner extends its operations in another commodity needed for the energy transaction.

Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF)has agreed terms to acquire US-listed Arcadium Lithium in an all-cash deal worth US$5.85 per share or US$6.7 billion (£5.1 billion) in total. Flagged at the weekend when talks were confirmed, Rio said the deal brings into the business a world-class, complementary lithium producer and establishes it as a global leader in energy transition commodities “from aluminium and copper to high-grade iron ore and lithium”.