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Chile's SQM seeks approval for $450m lithium plant expansion

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Chilean miner SQM on Wednesday began the process of seeking government approval for a $450-million expansion of its lithium carbonate plant, which could more than double its production as demand rises for the key element in the manufacturing of batteries. SQM said in an environmental impact statement that the upgrade planned for its Salar del Carmen facility would increase production of lithium carbonate to 180 000 t/y from 70 000 t through two phases with the goal of being operational in 2020.
 
 
 
 
 

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