Chile’s National Lithium Strategy is facing criticism from environmentalists and local leaders who say it prioritizes extraction over protection. Experts warn of fragile ecosystems, missing impact assessments, and lack of Indigenous consultation.
A Chilean congressional committee has recommended annulling the Codelco–SQM lithium partnership, citing lack of transparency, disproportionate profit distribution, and fiscal risks that could cost the state over US$11 billion. The decision intensifies scrutiny of Chile’s flagship lithium policy.
Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia sit atop more than half of the world’s lithium resources. As demand for electric vehicles and clean energy storage surges, the Lithium Triangle emerges as a vital—and contested—frontier in the race to control the 21st century’s most strategic mineral.
Chile’s only rare earth mining project, led by Aclara in Penco, has hit another regulatory hurdle after environmental authorities consolidated new observations questioning its biodiversity impact and technical documentation.
New technologies like tidal kites in the Faroe Islands, agrivoltaics in Chile, and e-methanol in Denmark are reshaping the future of renewable energy. Explore the trends and hidden innovations driving global sustainability.
China’s embassy in Chile refutes claims that BYD and Tsingshan have pulled out of lithium projects, reaffirming Chinese interest in Chile’s lithium strategy and bilateral cooperation.
The withdrawal of Chinese companies BYD and Tsingshan from Chilean lithium projects highlights serious bureaucratic and policy failures in the government’s lithium strategy, despite official efforts to downplay the setback.
Two major Chinese companies, BYD and Tsingshan, have pulled out of lithium industrialization projects in northern Chile, citing market shifts and bureaucratic delays.
TotalEnergies submitted H2 Magallanes for environmental review — a $16 billion wind-powered hydrogen and ammonia plant in Chile’s Magallanes Region.
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook Chile’s Magallanes Region on May 2, 2025, triggering a tsunami alert and evacuations. This report explores its tectonic origin, impact on mining and energy infrastructure, and why experts call it a wake-up call for southern Chile.