Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) is a global leader in the production of specialty fertilizers, iodine, lithium, and other industrial chemicals. The company operates primarily in the mining and chemical sectors, focusing on the extraction and processing of natural resources from its extensive operations in the Atacama Desert in Chile. SQM's core products include lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, potassium nitrate, and iodine, which are essential for various industries, including agriculture, electronics, and renewable energy.