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CORFO selects BYD to boost lithium added value
The Chinese giant was the first company selected after an evaluation process that began in November last year.
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Chile has 28 desalination plants in operation and under construction
The first national survey of seawater processing plants found that the facilities in operation in the country currently have a combined capacity of 8,200 liters per second. The report states...
Canadian mining firm to develop US$ 2.4 billion project in Chile
The initiative, which is located in the Valparaíso Region, will produce 180 thousand tons of fine copper each year, with a useful life of 26 years.
Lundin Mining will invest US$400 million in Candelaria this year
The Canadian company, which has operations and projects in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Portugal, Sweden and United States, will invest US$1.1 billion in 2023.
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Chilean mining industry leads digital transformation
The Chilean mining sector uses social networks for around 88% of its purchases and sales, according to the 2022 Digital Transformation Index (DTI).
Chilean lithium has the smallest carbon footprint on the planet
The South American country is the world’s second largest lithium producer after Australia and holds approximately 45% of global reserves of this mineral, which means that new business opport...
Geolith brings to Chile technology for sustainable lithium extraction
The French start-up has inaugurated a pilot field trial for their direct lithium extraction filter with its more eco-friendly technology at the Universidad de Antofagasta in northern Chile.
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Sustainable mining? Chile wants to make it happen
The country’s new 2050 National Mining Policy contains a series of proposals to harmonize mining operations with environmental concerns.
Canadian company Lundin Mining plans US$370 MM investment in Chile
Asked about their expansion plans, the company that operates the Candelaria mining complex stated that they are awaiting the outcome of royalty payment discussions.
South African mining company Gold Fields seeks to expand in Chile
The Salares Norte project is 56% complete and represents the starting point for the mining company in Chile, where it is investing US$30 million a year in new project exploration.