Which mining giant(s) will soon be looking to acquire Mergco.?...

Which mining giant(s) will soon be looking to acquire Mergco.?

RIO is on my radar after big investment in Jadar...which is a long way off production:

"First saleable production is expected in 2026 at a time of strong market fundamentals with lithium demand forecast to grow 25-35% per annum over the next decade. Following ramp up to full production in 2029."

"...making Rio Tinto one of the top ten lithium producers in the world." I guess they mean in 2029!? Only top 10. Mergco. soon to be top 5.

"seeking an exploitation licence and receipt of regulatory approvals"...that's where they're at today: Seeking.

I can't imagine RIO is going to wait until 2029 to be in the top 10. As SPs rise, pressure is on to pull the trigger.

https://www.riotinto.com/news/releases/2021/Rio-Tinto-commits-funding-for-Jadar-lithium-project