Myths and Facts about the Codelco–SQM 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

Communities have not been heard