Chile's mining minister has called on SQM and Tianqi to resolve their dispute in order to avoid any negative impact on the country's lithium industry. The minister emphasized the importance of finding a solution that benefits both companies and the overall sector.
The conflict between SQM, a Chilean lithium producer, and Tianqi, a Chinese company with a stake in SQM, has raised concerns about potential disruptions in the global lithium market. Chile is a key player in the lithium industry, being one of the world's top producers of the mineral.