Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-12-29 21:13Group 1 - The core point of the article is the partnership agreement signed between Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) and Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile (Codelco) to develop lithium and potassium resources in the Atacama salt flat, which involves the merger of Codelco's subsidiary Minera Tarar into SQM's subsidiary Salar S.A. [2] - The agreement establishes the rights and obligations of both parties and aims to enhance the production and subsequent sales of lithium and other products [2]. - The Chilean Financial Market Commission (CMF) ruled that the partnership agreement should be analyzed and decided by SQM's board rather than a special shareholders' meeting, rejecting a request for an injunction from Tianqi Lithium's subsidiary [3][4]. Group 2 - Tianqi Lithium's subsidiary filed an administrative review against the CMF's decision, which was later rejected, leading to a lawsuit filed in Chilean court [5][6]. - On December 27, 2025, SQM announced the completion of its strategic cooperation with Codelco, with the joint venture named Nova Andino Litio SpA, although it remains subject to a condition pending a ruling from the Chilean Supreme Court regarding Tianqi Lithium's appeal [7]. - The partnership agreement is expected to impact the investment returns and dividend amounts that the company holds in SQM, with ongoing assessments of its financial implications [8].