Tarapacá
Nueva Victoria
- Investment Amount: 350 (USD MM)
- Owner: SQM
- Headquarters: Chile
- The Tente en el Aire project aims to incorporate new mining areas into the Nueva Victoria Operation for the production of iodide, iodine, and nitrate-rich salts, which will result in an increase in the total amount of caliche extracted, as well as in iodide, iodine, and nitrate-rich salts production, and the use of 100% untreated seawater, transported over 34 km from Patillos to the operation.
- Primary Mineral: Iodine
- Projected production: 23 ktpa
- Secondary Mineral: Nitrates
- Projected production:
- Environmental Assessment: Approved
- Stage: Construction
- Year: 2026
- Location: View location
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Antofagasta
María Elena
- Investment Amount: 75 (USD MM)
- Owner: SQM
- Headquarters: Chile
- This project aims to resume the extraction of caliche, a key mineral in the production of potassium nitrate, and to extend operations until 2030. The site, which has been inactive since 2019 due to market conditions and operational requirements, represents a key component in SQM’s production strategy for the coming years.
- Primary Mineral: Iodine
- Projected production: 1.6ktpa
- Environmental Assessment: Not required
- Stage: Feasibility
- Year: 2026
- Location: View location
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