Rio Tinto Field Trip: Lithium

You are invited to experience a behind-the-scenes look at Rio Tinto’s lithium and critical minerals progress in Boron, California.

Rio Tinto have been developing a pilot plant that has successfully produced battery ready lithium from boron mine tailings, something no one else has successful yet achieved.

On the tour you will receive a visual overview of California’s open pit mine and the boron operation, in existence for more than 90 years and operated by Rio Tinto US Borax.

“The magnitude of the site may amaze you; the significance of the operation may surprise you; and the enthusiasm of our people will explain how we are moving fast in the area of critical minerals,” Rio Tinto explained.

The guided tour is free to attend but strictly limited to Cathodes 2019 delegates only.

Trip Agenda:

06:00	Leave Ritz Carlton, Marina Del Rey. Breakfast served on the coach
07:45 – 08:00	Arrive at Boron, CA
08:30	Introduction to borates and lithium
Operations
09:30	Tour of Borates Mine and Processing Plant
10:30	Tour of lithium facility
11:30	Q and A with Management
12:00	Lunch
13:00	Coach leaves site
15:00	Coach arrives at Ritz Carlton, Marina Del Rey

To Join email Emily Dunn: edunn@benchmarkminerals.com