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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 19, 2026LithiumSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Rio Tinto acquires Nemaska Lithium
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Published · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
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Target
Nemaska Lithium
TSXV: NMX · Quebec, Quebec
Acquirer
Rio Tinto
Financial Stake
Status
Announced
Rio Tinto agreed to acquire Nemaska Lithium. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Announced. Sector: Lithium. Target headquarters context: Quebec, Quebec, Canada.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-19. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
As the majority shareholder, Rio Tinto now assumes direct management of Nemaska Lithium and will leverage its processes, standards, and expertise, particularly in development, operations, sales, and marketing, to build an integrated lithium business in Québec
Deal timeline
Announced
Feb 19, 2026 · mercomcapital.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Lithium. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: mercomcapital.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index