Mining News Pro - A rebound in lithium exports from the No. 2 supplier Chile offers some relief for the nation’s two producers, SQM and Albemarle Corp., which have been hit by slumping prices.

Friday, September 8, 2023 - 22:12:23

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Mining News Pro - Brine pools from a Albemarle’s lithium mine. (File image) Albemarle Corp hopes to expand its lithium operations in Chile’s Atacama salt flat as early as 2028 with direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology under its current government contract, Ignacio Mehech, the company’s Chile manager, told Reuters.

Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 00:07:25

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Mining News Pro - Top lithium miners in Chile, the world´s No.2 producer of the ultralight battery metal, ramped up sanitary precautions at their Atacama salt flat mining operations to protect workers from the coronavirus outbreak, but said impact on output was minimal thus far.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - 11:11:06 AM

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Mining News Pro - German automakers Volkswagen and Daimler have launched a study to push for more “sustainable” lithium mining in Chile, according to lobbyist filings reviewed by Reuters, a sign of growing supply chain concerns ahead of an expected electric vehicle boom.

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - 2:38:07 PM

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Mining News Pro - Chilean lithium miner SQM on Thursday received environmental approval to expand its lithium carbonate production plant, the local environmental regulator told Reuters, marking a milestone as the company seeks to boost output of the coveted ultralight battery metal.

Friday, March 15, 2019 - 11:05:32 AM

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Mining News Pro - SANTIAGO – Chile's Pampa Calichera, one of the companies through which businessman Julio Ponce holds his ownership stake in lithium producer SQM, said it sold bonds in the local market on Friday for the equivalent of $275-million.

Sunday, July 29, 2018 - 2:24:08 PM

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