Hernán Cáceres
Executive Director, National Lithium and Salar Institute

Dr. Hernán Cáceres is Executive Director of the National Lithium and Salar Institute (INLiSa). He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University at Buffalo (USA). He has served as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Director of the Science and Technology Park at the Universidad Católica del Norte. He has led strategic projects in research, innovation, and technological development related to lithium and sustainable salt flat management. His work promotes the integration of science, industry, and public policy to strengthen the lithium value chain in Latin America, driving international collaborations in sustainability, extraction technologies, and the circular economy.

Upcoming Sessions

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
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
Minister of Mining, Chile
Executive Vice President, Cochilco
Executive Director, National Lithium and Salar Institute
+3 speaker
Executive Vice President, Enami
Superintendent for Lithium Development, Enami
Director, InvestChile