Solaris Resources inks fresh deal with Ecuador communities
The improved agreement, inked by the Warints and Yawi people, emphasizes constructive dialogue and collaboration with local groups.
The improved agreement, inked by the Warints and Yawi people, emphasizes constructive dialogue and collaboration with local groups.
CMM now pushing governments to bear the full responsibility of obtaining free, prior and informed consent from local communities.
On Tuesday, Codelco CEO said that the company made progress in negotiating with local communities over lithium mining.
Chile’s state-run miner has made progress in negotiating with local communities over lithium mining and will keep working to win their support, Chief Executive Ruben Alvarado said.
Mining companies and industry groups have complained about the extensive permitting process in Chile.
The allegation relates to the Wahgnion and Boungou projects in Burkina Faso purchased by Lilium Mining last June.
Codelco, Chile's top copper producer, is entering the lithium business under the mandate President Gabriel Boric's government announced last year to boost the state's role.
Codelco and SQM agreed to start talks with a council of representatives from 18 indigenous communities in December in efforts to reach an agreement to form a new state-controlled public-private partnership.
The Swiss company’s plan already has approval in a 2022 government decision and the backing of independent research groups.
The proposed mine, roughly 225 miles north of Las Vegas, contains one of North America's largest sources of lithium.