Securities Times E-Company News: According to a research report by CITIC Securities, Rio Tinto announced its acquisition of the world's leading lithium mining company, Arcadium Lithium, for $6.7 billion, a premium of 90% over Arcadium's closing price on October 4th. Rio Tinto has strong financial strength and cross-border operational experience, and the merger of the two parties is expected to generate certain synergies. This premium acquisition demonstrates the optimistic attitude of overseas mining companies towards lithium prices, which will bring more confidence to the market. Lithium asset mergers and acquisitions will also increase industry concentration, and the downward space for lithium prices is limited. Recently, lithium prices have risen moderately, and the recovery of market sentiment has led to a rebound in the undervalued lithium sector.