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SQM, Wesfarmers greenlight Mt Holland lithium expansion; SQM share seen at USD 450 million-500 million

PUBT·07/21/2026 22:14:41
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SQM, Wesfarmers greenlight Mt Holland lithium expansion; SQM share seen at USD 450 million-500 million
  • SQM, with partner Wesfarmers, took final investment decision to expand the Mt Holland lithium project in Australia.
  • Project targets a doubling of spodumene concentrate capacity to 760,000 tons a year from about 380,000 tons.
  • Expansion adds a second concentrator plant, mine expansion, ore-sorting facility; product grade 5.5% Li2O on a 100% basis.
  • Construction expected to start in 2H 2027; first expanded volumes targeted for 1H 2050.
  • SQM’s share of capital investment estimated at USD 450 million to USD 500 million.


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