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SQM (Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile)

SQM (Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile)

Private mining and chemical company

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Chile reverses state-led mining strategy as Kast takes office

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Partner in Codelco lithium joint venture; future uncertain under new policy

Chile produces roughly a quarter of the world's copper and holds the largest lithium reserves on Earth. President Kast took office March 11, 2026, to reverse his predecessor's approach by scrapping plans for a national lithium company, opening the sector to broader private investment, and unlocking $105 billion in stalled mining projects.

Updated May 30