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Chile needs to finalize more lithium plan details to spur investment, miners say – ET Auto

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Industry players said they are seeking information on how contracts will be awarded by officials in the country that is the world’s second-biggest lithium producer and are worried about pushback from Indigenous communities and environmental campaigners. “This will pose a difficulty for attracting potential investors.”

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India to send teams to Chile seeking lithium and copper assets, source says – ET Auto

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India will send two delegations next month to Chile to scout for lithium and copper resources, a government source said, as rapid economic expansion and New Delhi’s efforts to speed up the energy transition stoke demand for critical minerals. Kantha Rao, the most senior official at the Ministry of Mines, said last week. USD 1 = 83.30

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What companies purchase their lithium in Chile?

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Uncover the big names in tech and auto industries sourcing their lithium from Chile's rich reserves. The post What companies purchase their lithium in Chile? Discover who's powering our future. appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Coal India, NMDC exploring lithium mines overseas – ET Auto

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State-run miners Coal India and NMDC are exploring lithium mines in Chile and Australia , Secretary of Mines V.L. The Indian mines ministry is also encouraging other state-owned companies, such as ONGC Videsh , to scout for critical minerals overseas, Rao told reporters at the sidelines of an industry conference in New Delhi.

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Codelco plans lithium exploration in Pedernales salt flat in late 2024 – ET Auto

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Chile’s state-run Codelco plans to begin lithium exploration in the country’s Pedernales salt flat in the second half of the year, as part of the copper miner’s nascent efforts to mine the white metal, Chairman Maximo Pacheco said on Monday. Chile holds the world’s largest lithium reserves.

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Saudi Arabia Pursues Lithium to Fuel EV Ambitions – ET Auto

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Alkhorayef stated that he was unaware of any discussions with Chile regarding its lithium licenses. Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef stated in an interview that attempts to secure domestic supplies were in early stages.

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Copper output at Chile’s Codelco set to rise this year, CESCO says – ET Auto

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That goal appeared realistic, said Jorge Cantallopts, head of the Center for Copper and Mining Studies (CESCO) in Chile, the world’s top producer of the red metal. That goal appeared realistic, said Jorge Cantallopts, head of the Center for Copper and Mining Studies (CESCO) in Chile, the world’s top producer of the red metal.

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