Liontown’s managing director Tony Ottaviano says the company is open to expanding its lithium portfolio and would consider examining Rio Tinto’s Mt Cattlin lithium mine if it becomes available. In separate reporting, Ottaviano indicates that Liontown would “look under the bonnet” of the mothballed WA asset when Rio Tinto puts it on the market, suggesting interest would depend on an approach or the timing of any sale process.
The comments are framed as exploratory rather than a commitment to purchase. Liontown says it is assessing opportunities to grow its lithium exposure, and Mt Cattlin is presented as a potential target because of its location in Western Australia and its status as a lithium project that has been idle or mothballed. Rio Tinto’s future handling of Mt Cattlin, including whether and when it is offered for sale, is the key factor determining whether Liontown’s interest translates into formal steps.
Overall, both sources report the same position: Liontown is willing to consider the asset, but no transaction or binding offer is announced.
