SQM welcomes new Chilean lithium policy
By Myles McCormick
Published: Wednesday, 27 January 2016
The world’s largest producer of lithium from brines has said that any new activity in the country’s lithium industry is “good for Chile,” as Codelco sets out its stall for developing the salars of Maricunga and Pedernales.
Sociedad de Quimica y Minera SA (SQM), one
of the world’s largest producers of lithium
products, has welcomed Chile’s new "
Policy for Lithium and the Governance of Salares", unveiled
by President Michelle Bachelet on Monday.
SQM said it was not familiar with the particulars of the
plan, but noted...