Tianqi Lithium Becomes A Member of Chile's Association of National Mining

Published: Apr 6, 2022 16:47

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SHANGHAI, Apr 6 (SMM) - Recently, Chile's Association of National Mining (Sonami) officially announced to approve Tianqi Lithium, who is among China’s top lithium mining companies, as one of its members.

The Sonami is made up of a number of large, medium and small metal and non-metal mining companies, including SQM, Albemarle and other internationally renowned mining companies. Regarding Tianqi Lithium's participation, Sonami President Diego Hernández said that he is very happy to have a new important partner in the mining field, and hopes to carry out in-depth and specific cooperation with Tianqi Lithium to cope with possible challenges that Chile may encounter in its development of lithium projects. Joining Sonami will serve as a bridge for Tianqi Lithium to continue to strengthen communication and cooperation with local stakeholders in Chile, which is conducive to further enhancing the company's influence in the local market. Tianqi Lithium will continue to closely communicate and interact with Chilean mining stakeholders to seek common development.

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