Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA

About Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) is a leading Chilean commodities producer and major global supplier of lithium, potassium fertilizers, iodine, and solar salts. As a key player in the electric vehicle and energy storage revolution, SQM extracts lithium from premium salt brine deposits in Chile's Atacama Desert, supporting the growing demand for EV batteries and renewable energy storage solutions. The company also produces specialty and standard potassium fertilizers for agricultural applications and iodine for medical imaging. SQM's diversified portfolio includes operations in hard rock lithium mining through an Australian joint venture and expanding lithium refining capabilities in China. With strategic assets in high-quality mineral deposits and growing exposure to clean energy trends, SQM is positioned to benefit from accelerating global electrification and sustainability initiatives.