SQM Litio

Novandino Litio is a Chilean lithium producer operating in the Salar de Atacama, formed through a public-private partnership between Codelco and SQM. From the heart of the Andes, the company aims to support the global energy transition by combining science, innovation and responsible development with care for the territory and local communities. Its work focuses on transforming Chilean lithium resources into materials used across energy and industrial applications, while pursuing more sustainable production and reduced environmental impact.

The company’s product portfolio includes lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide, along with industrial salts such as bischofite, sylvinite and sodium chloride. Its lithium products serve a range of uses, including batteries, air conditioning, aluminum, glass, ceramics, metallurgy, cement and adhesives, colorants, and lubricating greases. Novandino Litio also offers related lithium derivatives and other chemicals.

Beyond production, the company highlights environmental monitoring, water-resource management, clean energy, sustainability reporting, and certification initiatives. It also supports local development through community programs in education, culture, sport, social development and heritage, and provides community and supplier portals, compliance resources and a reporting channel.