SQM
Coverage of SQM in the Nexus archive.
- Chile Markets: IPSA & the Peso — July 7, 2026
Chile's S&P IPSA rose slightly on July 6, driven by gains in Banco Santander and SQM, but a weaker peso and declining copper prices limited the market's advance.
- Codelco’s $6.4 Billion in Side Bets, and Why It May Sell Some
Codelco's minority stakes in other mining ventures are valued at $6.443 billion, with 86% concentrated in two entities: the NovaAndino lithium venture with SQM and a 29.5% stake in Anglo American Sur. The article suggests potential reasons for Codelco to sell some of these stakes.
- Chile’s Lithium Champion Now Wants Copper Too
SQM, the Chilean lithium giant, is exploring for copper with a US partner to diversify operations as lithium prices remain weak and copper demand increases.
- SQM Raises Lithium Sales Guidance as Recovery Gathers Pace
SQM reported a significant rise in first-quarter profit and increased its annual lithium sales forecast. The company attributes this to strong demand from battery storage systems, which is driving a recovery in lithium prices.