The SQM investment plan puts about US$3 billion of capital spending into 2026-2028, centred on the Salar Futuro lithium project with Codelco.
Chile · Mining
Key Facts
The number SQM expects capital expenditure of about US$3 billion across 2026 to 2028.
Where it goes Chiefly Salar Futuro, the company’s redevelopment of its operations in the Salar de Atacama.
The partner Codelco, the Chilean state copper company, through the joint venture structure agreed for the salt flat.
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