More than 50 companies from 10 countries interested in Chilean lithium
Mining Minister Aurora Williams highlighted the collaborative work between the ministries of Economy, Treasury and Foreign Affairs, and institutions such as the Chilean Economic Development ...
Eramet prepares US$1 billion lithium investments in Atacama Region
The French company explains that its presence «provides geographical diversification to the Chilean lithium industry, whose current stakeholders only have links with the United States and Ch...
Chile aims to double lithium output, prevent battery substitution
Treasury Minister Mario Marcel assured that it is necessary to increase production so that it remains profitable and attractive to manufacture lithium batteries.
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Chile invites investors to express their interest in lithium
The government announced the deadlines for submitting proposals to develop one or more projects. The results of this process will be announced in July.
ENAMI calls for innovative companies in lithium extraction
The National Mining Company of Chile has initiated a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at companies and consortia working on new technological processes for lithium extraction.
BHP becomes the first mining company in Chile to exceed 40% women
The percentage of women in operation is more than double the national industry average. Moreover, women hold 40.8% of leadership positions.
Eramet increases its capital to break into the lithium sector in Chile
The European group decided to increase the capital of its local subsidiary, Eramet Chile. A month earlier, the company had agreed to acquire the Siete Salares project in Chile for the same a...
Lithium: Five key points in the agreement between Codelco and SQM
State-owned mining company Codelco will have a majority stake in the new venture to exploit the largest lithium deposit in Chile until 2060. During the first period, SQM will be responsible ...
Tesla prepares to arrive in Chile
This is the first financial move by the parent company, which has already led Tesla’s incursion into several markets.
Quebrada Blanca: Teck unveils its largest mining project in Chile
The operation includes a mine area featuring a concentrator plant with a 140,000-ton daily production capacity, extensive utility infrastructure, coastal port facilities and a water desalina...