Chile Shortlists Partners for Altoandinos Lithium Project

Chile’s Enami to negotiate with six firms for Altoandinos lithium project. Partnerships aim to boost lithium production in line with national strategy

Chile's state-owned mining company Enami is set to negotiate with six shortlisted firms to form a public-private partnership for its Salares Altoandinos lithium project in the Atacama region. The selected companies include China's BYD and CNGR, South Korea's LG Energy Solution and Posco, France's Eramet, and Australia's Rio Tinto.

Public-Private Partnership and Project Goals

The six contenders were chosen from an initial pool of twelve interested parties. Enami plans to share results from its $10.5 million exploration program, which will resume in September, during negotiations. Discussions with local indigenous groups are also in progress. Enami aims to finalize partnerships by March 2025, aligning with Chile's national strategy to double lithium production over the next decade.

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