Lithium deal aims to avoid missed opportunity in Chile

State copper company Codelco and private lithium producer SQM plan a joint venture to develop Chile's lithium reserves

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  • Two-stage joint venture
  • Pragmatic move
  • Production increase
  • Production continuity
  • State control
  • Life-line for Codelco?
  • Impact on SQM
  • Fiscal revenues

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