Global Lithium Solutions for Energy Transition

SQMi is a global lithium business at the forefront of the clean energy transition

SQM has pioneered the way in lithium processing with projects utilising both brine and hard-rock lithium extraction, but our ambition doesn’t stop there. SQMi, the international division of SQM, aims to lead in sustainable lithium solutions through the value chain – combining market knowledge, the capability of our people, innovation, and global partnerships to enable the clean energy transition and deliver lasting value.

Operation and Projects

From exploration to advanced chemical production, we support the supply of lithium for electric vehicles, energy storage and beyond.

Lithium Products

We enable the global energy transition by providing the sustainable lithium products that power clean energy technologies.

Lithium Ventures

We work with trusted partners around the world, combining local expertise with global reach to accelerate innovation across the lithium value chain.

Operations

4 Continents

Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and North and South America.

SQMi

2024

Established to streamline the company’s global lithium operations.

Main products

3

Lithium Hydroxide Battery Grade, Lithium Hydroxide Technical Grade, Spodumene concentrate.

Employees

108

Across Australia, Chile and China.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. From responsible and ethical business management to innovative processing technologies, we are committed to sustainable mineral production and delivering value for stakeholders.

About Us

We are a global lithium business at the forefront of the clean energy transition.

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Management Team

A highly qualified team with extensive knowledge of the lithium market leads professionals committed to responsible growth and the ongoing pursuit of clean energy solutions.

Management Team
Governance

Strong governance is the foundation of how we operate. It guides our decisions, builds trust with our stakeholders and ensures we deliver on our commitments – ethically, transparently and sustainably.

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Who We Are

Our people

At the heart of our business are the people who drive it – a global team of innovators, collaborators and problem-solvers working across the lithium value chain. Together, we bring deep technical expertise, knowledge and a shared commitment to empower the world to embrace clean energy.

Operating Mine
SQMi Offices
Development Project
Exploration Project

September 17, 2025

Expanding our Exploration Footprint: Reynolds Range Lithium Joint Venture

SQM International Lithium (SQMi) has commenced its joint venture with iTech Minerals at the Reynolds Range Project in the Northern Territory, Australia, following consent from the Central Land Council.

September 3, 2025

SQMi Strengthens Global Exploration Pipeline

SQM International Lithium (SQMi) has advanced its earn-in partnership with Andrada Mining, with the commencement of exploration drilling in the Lithium Ridge project in Namibia.

August 14, 2025

First Production of Lithium Hydroxide at Kwinana Refinery

We’re incredibly proud of the team at Covalent Lithium on reaching a major milestone in July 2025 - the successful production of the first battery-grade lithium hydroxide at the Kwinana refinery.

July 23, 2025

Construction Complete at Kwinana Lithium Hydroxide Refinery

SQMi and Wesfarmers Chemicals and Fertilisers are pleased to announce that Covalent has completed major construction at its lithium hydroxide refinery in Kwinana, marking a significant milestone in the development of a fully integrated lith …

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