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Codelco plans to start Maricunga lithium production in 2030

The Chilean state miner owns around 65% of the salt flat’s concessions

The Maricunga salt flats. Credit: Lithium Power International

The Maricunga salt flats. Credit: Lithium Power International

Codelco's new major lithium project in the Maricunga salt flat is expected to start production in 2030, Reuters reported. According to documents seen by the news agency, Codelco and banker Rothschild...

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