Salares Altoandinos (lit. "High Andean Saltflats") is a lithium mining project in Diego de Almagro, Atacama Region, Chile.[1]
Structure
The project is a public–private joint venture of National Mining Enterprise (ENAMI) and Rio Tinto, an association that is by contract set to last until 2060.[1] Prior to the selection of Rio Tinto as partner Eramet had made a bid to associate with the Chilean state. The project is estimated to require an investment of US$3,000 million.[1][2] The project could produce from 2032 to 2060