Summit Sessions

Critical Minerals in Chile: Perspectives on Public Policies, Copper and Lithium Projects

Moderated by
Andrea Nicolaj, Head of the Economic and Commercial Section at the European Union Delegation in Chile

Chile plays a key role in supporting the global energy transition, thanks to its abundant reserves of critical minerals such as copper and lithium.

As the world’s largest copper producer, accounting for 24% of global production, and holding 41% of the world’s lithium reserves, Chile is uniquely positioned to drive the development of clean energy technologies, including electric vehicles, battery storage systems, renewable energy solutions, and advancements in digitalisation.

This session will explore Chile’s business landscape in the critical minerals sector and highlight the opportunities for collaboration and investment the country offers. Government authorities will present key insights into this strategic industry during the discussion.

15.05.25, 10:45am - 12:15pm
Cinema Room
Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 10:45:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: Critical Minerals in Chile: Perspectives on Public Policies, Copper and Lithium Projects Chile plays a key role in supporting the global energy transition, thanks to its abundant reserves of critical minerals such as copper and lithium.As the world’s largest copper producer, accounting for 24% of global production, and holding 41% of the world’s lithium reserves, Chile is uniquely positioned to drive the development of clean energy technologies, including electric vehicles, battery storage systems, renewable energy solutions, and advancements in digitalisation.This session will explore Chile’s business landscape in the critical minerals sector and highlight the opportunities for collaboration and investment the country offers. Government authorities will present key insights into this strategic industry during the discussion. Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Cinema Room RAW MATERIALS https://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/critical-minerals-chile-perspectives-public-policies-copper-and-lithium Europe/Brussels public

Session Speakers

Aurora Williams

Minister of Mining, Chile

Claudia Rodríguez

Executive Vice President, Cochilco

Hernán Cáceres

Executive Director, National Lithium and Salar Institute

Ivan Mlynarz

Executive Vice President, Enami

Jeronimo Verdugo

Superintendent for Lithium Development, Enami

Karla Flores

Director, InvestChile