Lithium is the lightest metal on earth – and an important metal. With the invention of lithium batteries, its importance increased rapidly within a very short time. These batteries have significantly influenced the development of computers, mobile phones and many other products. But above all, the advancement of electromobility depends on the availability of powerful […]
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Although the Salar de Atacama lithium operations have always had an environmental monitoring system, for the first time in the company’s history it is available to all interested persons and organizations. The brainchild of SQM, this project not only meets the company’s commitments in the contract amendment signed with Corfo in 2018, but also strengthens […]
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“The drainage process was very different two years ago. Brine recovery was performed manually in the ponds, stretching ducts and hoses the length of the ponds to bring the brine to the vertical suction pumps,” recalls Lithium Pond Terrain Supervisor César Segovia. He adds, “This work had to be supported by the operator, who used […]
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Logistics plays an important role in our company’s production chain, ensuring that products arrive on time to the over 110 countries where we do business. In view of this, and as part of our efforts to provide more transparency and information, the Finished Products Transport and Distribution area, which is part of the Domestic Logistics […]
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“Every company faces the ongoing challenge of using water more efficiently, particularly given the current context of climate change that we are facing in the world, which involves long droughts like the ones that our country has experienced,” notes NV Head of Hydric Resources, Mario Vargas. SQM has undertaken this challenge, which sustainability poses to […]
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mining operations in the Tarapacá and Antofagasta regions
female participation. Double the mining industry average.
Customers on 5 continents
of energy used is solar
scholarships for employees and their children over the last 13 years
More than 10,000 employees in Chile and around the world
We develop our operational and commercial work in harmony with the environment, committed to caring for people and the environment, and fostering a fruitful relationship with communities.
Learn more about our managementSQM-driven programs are implemented jointly with our neighbors with whom we have direct, trust-based relationships.
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