智利锂业公司SQM拟增加锂销量

Group 1 - The largest lithium company in the world, SQM, is optimistic about the lithium market and plans to increase its lithium carbonate sales by 20,000 tons within the year [1] - Despite a 28% decline in global lithium prices in Q2, SQM remains committed to its expansion plans, with a 10% increase in lithium production at its local plants this year [1] - SQM completed its first batch of lithium hydroxide extraction with its Australian joint venture Kwinana in July, aiming for a production capacity of 50,000 tons by 2026, half of which will belong to SQM [1] - With a significant reduction in lithium production in China, SQM anticipates a 17% increase in global lithium demand for the year [1]