Chile’s strategy is to kick start a value-add industry for its lithium. The country not only wants to ship raw product but also capture the benefits of adding value to its natural resource. Check out our overview of the latest tender and some history on past attempts.
Full storyHow the Chilean Mining Royalty will Impact the Industry
The Chilean government introduced the tax reform bill with proposed increases to the mining royalty to help fund social programs such as health care and pensions. We have provided a high-level assessment to help you understand how the increase to mining royalty will impact the industry.
Full storyInsight into Glencore’s Technology Push
Glencore’s, Enrique Caballero, recently presented at Exponor discussing the company’s technology strategy. We provide an overview and some of our own comments. This can be particularly useful for service and technology providers who are trying to understand where their solutions can potentially add value.
Full storySocial Strategist Interview – Practical Tips for Exploration Companies
We interviewed Andres Recalde, a Senior Social Strategist that has spent the last 25 years working with mining companies in various parts of Latin America. In our interview, Andres provides his personal insight into what is happening in Peru, his idea about social acceptability rather than social license, and practical tips that exploration companies should consider when engaging with communities.
Full storyPart 2 – Technology for Efficient and Sustainable Lithium Production in Chile
Alto Ley recently released a report called “Technological Strategy for Lithium in Chile”. In the second part of our summary, we are going to focus on the specific technologies that will be needed to ensure the future growth of supply from Chile is both efficient and sustainable.
Full story“Technological Strategy for Lithium in Chile”
Alto Ley recently released a report called “Technological Strategy for Lithium in Chile”. The document outlines the main gaps, challenges, and opportunities that the industry faces in matters such as productivity, new technologies, process improvements and sustainability. Check out the first part of our summary.
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