Chile's Presidential Frontrunner Calls for Investigation into Controversial SQM-Codelco Lithium Deal

In a significant development on April 15, 2025, the leading candidate in Chile's upcoming presidential elections has announced plans to initiate a thorough investigation into the contentious lithium deal between Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) and the state-owned copper company, Codelco. This announcement has raised crucial questions about the integrity of the deal and its implications for Chile's burgeoning lithium industry.

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