Expanding our Exploration Footprint: Reynolds Range Lithium Joint Venture
SQM International Lithium (SQMi) has commenced its joint venture with iTech Minerals at the Reynolds Range Project in the Northern Territory, Australia, following consent from the Central Land Council.
SQM International Lithium (SQMi) has advanced its earn-in partnership with Andrada Mining, with the commencement of exploration drilling in the Lithium Ridge project in Namibia.
First Production of Lithium Hydroxide at Kwinana Refinery
We’re incredibly proud of the team at Covalent Lithium on reaching a major milestone in July 2025 - the successful production of the first battery-grade lithium hydroxide at the Kwinana refinery.
Construction Complete at Kwinana Lithium Hydroxide Refinery
SQMi and Wesfarmers Chemicals and Fertilisers are pleased to announce that Covalent has completed major construction at its lithium hydroxide refinery in Kwinana, marking a significant milestone in the development of a fully integrated lith …
SQMi invests to improve electrical vehicle efficiency
SQM Lithium Ventures has invested AU$3.6M (US$2.2M) in Kite Magnetics to advance Aeroperm®, a revolutionary nanocrystalline magnetic material designed to enhance the efficiency of electric motors and generators.
SQM Lithium Ventures will invest up to US$2 million in Movener, a Chilean startup founded in 2016 that has developed a conversion technology to transform combustion-engine trucks into hybrid-electrics.
SQM has officially opened the Mount Holland lithium mine and concentrator through its joint venture, Covalent Lithium, owned in a 50:50 partnership with Wesfarmers.