Chile Lithium in 2026: The Deals, the Policy Shift, and the Race to Stay No. 2
Key Points — Chile remains the world’s second-largest lithium producer, with output expected to reach 67,300 tonnes in 2026 — but its global market share has fallen from 30% to under 25% as Argentina, Australia, and China scale faster — The Codelco-SQM joint venture NovaAndino Litio launched in December 2025, securing state-majority control of the […] The post Chile Lithium in 2026: The Deals, the Policy Shift, and the Race to Stay No. 2 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Black News 
Key Points — Chile remains the world’s second-largest lithium producer, with output expected to reach 67,300 tonnes in 2026 — but its global market share has fallen from 30% to under 25% as Argentina, Australia, and China scale faster — The Codelco-SQM joint venture NovaAndino Litio launched in December 2025, securing state-majority control of the […]
The post Chile Lithium in 2026: The Deals, the Policy Shift, and the Race to Stay No. 2 appeared first on The Rio Times.
