Why does Chile need lithium?
For a nation rich in the lithium reserves desperately needed to support the pace of the energy transition, it is critical that Chile adopt strategies that help meet global demand, maximize the benefits for its people, and protect the environment. The world needs lithium—a lot of it—for batteries in electric vehicles (EVs) and electricity storage.
How much battery storage does Chile have?
Chile has an operational installed capacity of approximately 1GW in batteries, and another 3GW is under construction. Battery storage has been largely financed by bank lending in recent years, but we believe larger projects could increase the scope for bond financing.
Is lithium a critical energy resource in Chile?
The global and regional significance of lithium as a critical energy resource is examined. The evolution of Chile's lithium industry is analyzed, emphasizing two recent key policy initiatives: the National Lithium Commission report and the newly launched national lithium strategy. The salient features of these initiatives are outlined.
What is the legal status of lithium in Chile?
The legal status of lithium is an exception in Chile’s mining concession system. Through Law Decree No. 2,886 of , Chilean legislation reserved lithium for the State, rendering lithium reserves non-concessionable. This regulation is also enshrined in Law No. 18,097 of and the Mining Code of .
Who owns the lithium industry in Chile?
Currently, the primary players in Chile's lithium industry are SQM, accounting for approximately 65% of production, and Albemarle, holding 35%. Both companies operate in the Salar de Atacama, where they control 34% of the world's lithium supply, equivalent to approximately 44 000 tons.
Can Chile develop the lithium value chain through a profitable business venture?
The positive results of Chilean economic development agency Corfo’s call to use part of the reserved quotas2 for value-added projects (awarded to private-sector Chinese company BYD) demonstrate that it is possible to develop the lithium value chain in Chile through a profitable business venture.
Lithium in Chile: present status and future outlook
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Chile’s New Lithium Strategy: Why It Matters
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Chile's Lithium Resources: Global Leadership
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Lithium in Chile: present status and future outlook
Within the possible areas of work, we can mention: the development of productive processes of lithium carbonate for the production of batteries and energy accumulator salts, both for vehicle
Lithium in Chile: present status and future outlook
Sep 19, Thanks to its unique physicochemical properties, lithium-based batteries can store high energy densities while being very light. The development of these batteries, essential for
Chile’s New Lithium Strategy: Why It Matters and What to
May 2, Alternative technologies, such as sodium-ion batteries, are in the early stages of development and will probably remain a backup to lithium-ion batteries. [6] Lithium has
Chile's Lithium Resources: Global Leadership & Challenges
Apr 8, Chilean lithium plays a pivotal role in global battery manufacturing chains, supplying approximately 30% of the world's lithium carbonate equivalent. The metal's strategic value has
Energy storage is a challenge and an opportunity for Chile
Sep 19, Elsewhere, in , Canadian-owned Innergex, the third-largest renewable energy generator in Chile, inaugurated its first electricity plant in the country, featuring a 50 MW
Chile’s new lithium strategy will push firms toward new
May 5, SQM and Albemarle currently use large evaporation ponds to concentrate lithium-rich brines before converting the brine into raw materials for batteries.
Lithium in Chile: present status and future outlook
Within the possible areas of work, we can mention: the development of productive processes of lithium carbonate for the production of batteries and energy accumulator salts, both for vehicle
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