SQM

SQM operates as a global mining and chemical company, specializing in the production of vital resources across diverse sectors. The firm delivers specialty plant nutrition products, essential for global agriculture, alongside lithium and its derivatives, crucial for renewable energy and technology. Additionally, SQM produces iodine and its derivatives, potassium, and a range of industrial chemicals, all contributing to various strategic industries and human development. Its core capabilities center on extracting and processing natural resources to create high-value chemical compounds.

The company was established in Santiago, Chile, in June 1968. Its formation emerged from a merger of Compañía Salitrera Anglo Lautaro and Empresa Salitrera Victoria, also described as a joint venture between CORFO and Anglo Lautaro Nitrate Corporation. The foundational insight behind SQM was the need to restructure and revitalize Chile's nitrate industry, consolidating the exploitation and commercialization of this key resource to ensure its long-term viability and efficiency.

SQM's products serve a broad spectrum of global customers, including agricultural enterprises, technology manufacturers, and healthcare industries. The company’s offerings support the growth of healthier crops, enable advancements in sustainable energy solutions, and contribute to various industrial processes. SQM’s overarching vision is to provide essential solutions that facilitate human progress while upholding principles of sustainable development.