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Atacama Desert, the Nova
- The project is designed to capitalize on expected long-term growth in lithium demand as electric vehicles and grid-scale battery storage continue expanding globally.
- If achieved, the higher output would further cement Chile's position as one of the world's most important suppliers of battery materials and could add pressure on higher-cost producers elsewhere.
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What happened
Chile's two biggest lithium players, SQM and state-owned Codelco, are laying the groundwork for a major expansion that could lift production from their joint venture by more than 70%. In an environmental impact study tied to a planned $3 billion overhaul of operations in the Atacama Desert, the Novandino venture said it is targeting annual lithium production of up to 470,000 metric tons, compared with guidance of roughly 270,000 tons for 2026. The project is designed to capitalize on expected long-term growth in lithium demand as electric vehicles and grid-scale battery storage continue expanding globally.
Primary evidence
Primary reporting sourced from Oilprice.com (https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/sqm-codelco-venture-targets-70-184842992.html). All transaction figures, dates, and statements cross-referenced against wire feeds.
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Uncertainties and competing interpretations
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