Electric Car Boom Causes Rio Tinto Rethink

The transcript discusses Rio Tinto's strategic focus on lithium and nickel to capitalize on the electric vehicle market. It highlights their technological advancements in driverless trucks, trains, and drills, and their collaboration with the space industry. These efforts aim to enhance their mining operations and explore new opportunities in space-related industries.

What percentage of global lithium demand could Rio Tinto's project in Serbia potentially meet by 2023?

• 5%

• 20%

• 10%

• 15%

Which new material is Rio Tinto exploring to include in its commodity mix?

• Gold

• Nickel

• Silver

• Platinum

What is one of the technological advancements Rio Tinto is known for in the mining industry?

• Solar-powered drills

• Driverless trucks

• Hydrogen-powered trains

• AI-operated cranes

What industry is Rio Tinto collaborating with to share expertise?

• Automotive

• Space

• Agriculture

• Healthcare

Who among Rio Tinto's directors is involved in the space industry collaboration?

• The head of SpaceX

• The head of the Australian Space Agency

• The head of the European Space Agency

• The head of NASA