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The Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco) will evaluate and manage investments of Chile's planned national lithium company, Mining Minister Marcela Hernando said on Wednesday.

Chile’s mining minister Marcela Hernando clarified the country had announced a strategy, not a policy.

A large number of copper producers, traders and bankers around the world just recently gathered in Santiago, Chile for the World Copper Conference.

Español » The announcement of the launch of Chile’s lithium strategy raised several key questions about the future of lithium mining. What will the development of public-private partnerships look like? How will fiscal and transparency rules be applied? And how will citizen participation be ensured?

The announcement of the launch of the lithium strategy in Chile raises some questions about the future of this process: How will public-private partnerships be developed? How will fiscal and transparency rules be applied, or will citizen participation processes be guaranteed?

State control of resources often raises alarms, but Chile's strong institutions and earlier success create a positive outlook it can deliver.

Beijing has a 'serious first mover advantage' over the lithium production in the hemisphere, analysts warn.

President Gabriel Boric announced a plan Thursday to require private companies take Chile’s government on as a partner in the extration of lithium, which is in high demand around the world for use in electric batteries. Boric, who spoke on a national media network, said the state will participate in the entire lithium production cycle…

Leftist President Gabriel Boric promised to share mining benefits with indigenous communities, but may face opposition.

Private lithium extraction companies in Chile will be required to partner with the country's government under a plan by President Gabriel Boric.