Chile’s Codelco and SQM launch a landmark lithium joint venture in the Salar de Atacama, combining state control with private expertise. The deal boosts Chile’s global lithium leadership while prioritizing sustainability, indigenous rights, and long-term revenue.
Chile’s competition authority (FNE) has approved the strategic joint venture between Codelco and SQM for lithium extraction in the Salar de Atacama. This milestone clears a key regulatory hurdle and brings the alliance one step closer to becoming a major force in the global lithium supply chain.
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Australia is investing $5 billion to establish a national strategic reserve of lithium, cobalt, and rare earths, aiming to enhance trade leverage, economic resilience, and national security.
Expomin 2025 opens in Santiago with over 1,300 exhibitors and a landmark carbon-neutral certification, setting new goals for sustainability, innovation, and industry-academic collaboration in Latin America’s premier mining fair.
At Expomin 2025, Codelco is emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and inclusive mining practices, while reinforcing its role as a pillar of Chile’s responsible mining future.
Barrick Gold has sold its 50% stake in the Donlin Gold Project in Alaska to Paulson Advisers and NOVAGOLD for $1 billion, marking a strategic portfolio shift toward Tier One gold and copper assets.
Before his death in 2025, Pope Francis made a strong moral appeal for sustainable mining practices and a circular economy that protects both nature and human dignity.
Rio Tinto’s Chief of Copper, Clayton Walker, outlines the company’s ambitions to produce over 200,000 tonnes of copper annually, as it deepens its footprint in Chile through exploration and innovation.
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