Environmental conflict

The Laguna Verde project was valued at US$1.37bn in the pre-feasibility study, among other solid economic indicators. The initiative, which targets 15,000t/y of battery-grade lithium carbonate for 25 years, is seeking strategic partners as it moves forward with permits to become a new producer in Chile. More

La Granja has initial financing of US$546mn, focusing on presenting a feasibility study in 2028, while Haquira obtained an extension of its exploration permits in 2025. Both have high potential to become large-scale, long-term copper operations in Peru. More