The lithium industry approaches October in a very different position than just a few years ago. The country closed 2025 with mineral exports of US$905 million, its highest figure on record, and raised the number of producing operations to seven. At the same time, new expansions and projects are moving forward in an industry that no longer discusses only resources and potential: it is beginning to measure performance, competitiveness, execution capacity and the conditions needed to sustain a new scale of growth.
Businessman Raúl Cabanay detailed the scope of the agreement signed in Buenos Aires, conveyed a message of reassurance regarding job stability for workers and the community, and highlighted the alignment of safety and environmental values between the outgoing shareholder and the new majority partners.
The company added 24 new workers as part of the early works. Of the total workforce, 47% come from communities near the project.
The course began at Higher Technological Institute No. 9-019 after receiving more than 1,000 applications. The program combines technical content and practical training at drill sites to address one of the main demands of the mining industry.
Minister Jimena Latorre linked the growth of mining projects to the need for continuous and secure electricity generation and transmission. PSJ emerges as the first concrete case.
Three years after the change of control, the operation is advancing with a US$665 million project approved under the RIGI and a plan to expand exploration across the district.