(SQM) effectively taking over the latter's lithium brine mining operations in Salar de Atacama. In parallel, Codelco partnered in 2025 with Rio Tinto to mine lithium brines in Salar de Maricunga.

History

Codelco's history begins with Law 11,828, of May 5, 1955, that created the Copper Office (Departamento del Cobre) of the Chilean