Rio Tinto and CATL partner on mining electrification and battery material circular solutions

Global mining group Rio Tinto is tapping battery manufacturing leader CATL to tackle the electrification of its operations. This isn't just about buying batteries; the partnership extends to developing circular solutions for battery materials, a key step for sustainable resource management. For Rio Tinto, it's a direct path to decarbonizing heavy machinery, while CATL gains a significant industrial partner to expand its battery technology applications beyond electric vehicles and energy storage. This collaboration, currently in development, highlights the growing convergence of mining and advanced battery technology as industries seek greener supply chains.