Codelco initiates the search for expressions of interest to develop lithium projects

Santiago, 18 January 2017.- Codelco communicates that it initiates the search for expressions of interest (individually or in consortium), to jointly develop lithium projects in Maricunga and Pedernales salt flats, located in the Atacama Region, in the north of Chile.

The company has informed that its financial advisor for this selection process, South Andes Capital, shall be the only communication channel. Interested parties should contact the advisor directly, either via the email address [email protected] or the telephone number +56 2 2753 6410, by no later than February 3th 2017.

For the pre-selection of the expressions of interest, Codelco shall evaluate previous experience in the lithium industry of the interested parties and/or their relevant capabilities to carry out this type of projects.


Codelco has also informed that it reserves the right, at any time and at its sole criteria, to not accept or proceed with any expression of interest, and suspend or terminate the process.


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