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The State gains little from the agreement
False. The agreement guarantees a majority income for Chile. Between 2025 and 2030, the State will receive 70% of the operational margin generated by the new production. Starting in 2031, that amount will rise to 85%, through payments to Corfo, taxes, and Codelco dividends.
This implies a significantly higher return than the current arrangement, reinforcing the public benefit of the agreement.
The Codelco–SQM agreement is a good deal for Chile
There was no public tender to benefit SQM
Codelco will control lithium production
SQM has complete freedom to exploit all the lithium it wants
SQM is the best partner for Codelco
The State gains little from the agreement
Was lithium sold cheaply to SQM?
This agreement was made behind closed doors
The Codelco–SQM agreement guarantees sustainable production in the Atacama Salt Flat
