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Industries Β· Lithium Industrial

Chile's lithium ecosystem.
Intelligence and execution, both directions.

For technology and processing companies entering Chile's lithium industrial base β€” and for battery manufacturers and industrial buyers sourcing Chilean lithium materials.

Enter ChileSource From Chile

40%

Of global lithium reserves in Chile

USD 70B+

Declared investment in lithium and EV supply chain

SQM + Codelco

Two operators controlling primary production

2026–2030

Industrial downstream buildout window

Who we work with

Specific profiles. Clear pathway.

Enter Chile

Battery technology company

Seeking upstream access, lithium contracts, or manufacturing partnerships in Chile's growing downstream industrial ecosystem.

Enter Chile

Processing or refining technology provider

Targeting Chilean operators with improved processing technology for lithium carbonate or hydroxide production.

Source From Chile

Battery manufacturer

Sourcing lithium carbonate, hydroxide, or value-added materials from Chilean producers for global manufacturing operations.

Source From Chile

Industrial procurement team

Evaluating Chile as a primary source for lithium materials to reduce supply chain concentration risk.

Where companies get stuck

Four obstacles. Each one compounds.

The patterns we see consistently in this sector β€” and how we eliminate them.

01

Concentrated production access

Lithium production is controlled by two primary operators with complex procurement and partnership structures. Access requires specific positioning.

Impact

No path to engagement with either primary operator without the right positioning.

How we solve it

We map the procurement and partnership structures at SQM and Codelco and position you before direct engagement.

Our work in this sector

Three mandates. Each one specific.

Phase

What we do

Output

Entry Β· Strategy

Operator access mapping

We map the procurement and partnership structures at SQM and Codelco, identify the right entry point, and define the approach before you engage directly.

Entry Β· Structure

Legal & regulatory navigation

Chile entity setup, lithium policy compliance, and structure for technology licensing or processing partnerships with Chilean operators.

Sourcing Β· Mandate

Material supply coordination

We identify qualified Chilean lithium material producers, coordinate qualification samples, and support supply agreement negotiation.

Ready to map your lithium access?

Chile's lithium industrial ecosystem is forming now. Both entry and sourcing positions have a limited window.

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