# Rio Tinto lithium output down due to Argentina rainfall

> Rio Tinto reports lower lithium output for 2024 after Argentina rainfall disrupts operations.
- Title: Rio Tinto lithium output down due to Argentina rainfall
- Summary: Rio Tinto reports lower lithium output for 2024 after Argentina rainfall disrupts operations. Rio Tinto's lithium output will be at the lower end of guidance…
- Keywords: rio tinto, lithium, argentina, rainfall, lithium carbonate, brine ponds, fenix operation, olarez project, news, politics, world, Rio
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/economy/rio-tinto-sees-lithium-output-impacted-by-argentina-rainfall.phtml
- Author: Paul-Alain Hunt, Bloomberg
- Published: 2026-10-14T17:41:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rio tinto, lithium, argentina, rainfall, lithium carbonate, brine ponds, fenix operation, olarez project, news, politics, world
## Rio Tinto reports lithium output impact
Rio Tinto Group said lithium output for the full year would be at the lower end of guidance after weather impacted its operations in Argentina.
## Argentina rainfall slows production
The Olaroz project will produce less lithium from brine ponds due to rainfall, while its Fenix operation was also affected.
## Lithium production outlook
Lithium carbonate equivalent production will be around 61,000 tons in the year ending December 31.
## Key takeaway

Rio Tinto's lithium output will be at the lower end of guidance due to rainfall impacts in Argentina.