1 Dec 2023
Reserve Revision for Lithium in Chile
Lithium reserves for Chile were revised to 9,300,000 metric tons for 2023 based on company and government reports.
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Mined Lithium
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Relevant Events
16 Mar 2019
Processing Expansion for Lithium in Chile
Albemarle announced a further expansion of lithium carbonate capacity to 100,000 t/yr, indicating continued growth in its Chilean production.
2019
Project Delay for Lithium in Chile
Established lithium operations in Chile postponed capacity expansion plans due to overproduction and falling prices.
2019
Reserve Revision for Lithium in Chile
Lithium reserves for Chile were revised upward based on new government and industry data.
16 Mar 2018
Processing Expansion for Lithium in Chile
Albemarle announced plans to increase lithium carbonate capacity to 70,000 t/yr and lithium hydroxide capacity to 13,500 t/yr, reflecting a significant expansion of its Chilean operations.
1 Jan 2018
Resource Revision for Lithium in Chile
Chile's lithium reserves were revised upward following new data from government and industry sources.
16 Mar 2017
Processing Startup for Lithium in Chile
Albemarle commissioned a new 20,000‑t/yr lithium carbonate plant in La Negra, Chile, expanding its production capacity.
1 Jan 1997
Project Expansion for Lithium in Chile
Minsal projected rapid expansion of its lithium carbonate production to over 18,000 tons, increasing Chile's output.
1 Nov 1996
Processing Startup for Lithium in Chile
Chile's Minsal S.A. shipped its first commercial lithium carbonate product, beginning export operations.
2 Feb 1996
Processing Expansion for Lithium in Chile
SQM announced plans to double lithium carbonate production at its Minsal Mine to more than 18,000 tons, boosting Chilean lithium output.
1 Jan 1996
Other for Lithium in Chile
Minsal announced entry into the lithium carbonate market and set a competitive price, potentially reshaping global supply.
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