SQM Litio presented a 100% electric pump truck at Expomin 2025.

SQM Litio's 100% electric fire truck was unveiled at Expomin 2025 in partnership with the Santiago Fire Department and Copec.
  • The chemical mining company presented its key solutions for electric mobility, energy storage, and diversity and inclusion at Expomin 2025.
  • The main attraction of the fair was the exhibition of the new 100% electric fire truck that arrived in Chile thanks to an alliance between SQM Litio, the Fire Department and kopec, the first of its kind in Latin America.

The most important mining fair in Latin America

Santiago, Chile – April 22, 2025 – SQM Litio, a leader in the production of high-purity lithium with the lowest water footprint in the world, participated in Expomin 2025, Latin America's leading mining fair. At the event, the company presented its advances in technology, efficiency, sustainability, and female inclusion, key elements for the transition toward a more sustainable world with greater electromobility and a lower environmental impact.

“Today we see more women occupying management positions and contributing to decision-making at the national level. However, it is essential to continue working on policies that ensure equal opportunities, eliminating wage gaps, and promoting a work environment where talent is valued regardless of gender. Furthermore, mining in Chile is undergoing a process of reinvention, where sustainability and innovation have become fundamental pillars. The future of the sector involves an ever-increasing integration of clean technologies and processes that minimize environmental impact,” explained Gina Ocqueteau, director of SQM.

First 100% electric fire truck

The great attraction of this edition of Expomin The first electric fire truck in Chile and Latin America was exhibited, recently arriving in the country thanks to a partnership between SQM Litio, the Santiago Fire Department, and Copec. This innovation reinforces the joint commitment to safety and electric mobility.

"Expomin is a key platform, the most important in Latin America, to showcase how we're leading the lithium industry with a sustainable and technologically advanced approach. Our priority is to continue promoting solutions that accelerate the global energy transition," said Gonzalo Guerrero, Chairman of the Board of SQM.

Global leadership in the lithium industry

With more than 25 years of experience in lithium production and marketing, SQM Litio has established itself as a key player in the global lithium battery supply chain. Its products are present in Europe, Asia, and North America, markets where the demand for sustainable energy solutions is growing exponentially.

Lithium solutions presented at Expomin 2025

SQM Litio's products are essential for the development of high-performance, long-lasting batteries. At Expomin 2025, the company highlighted its products, including:

  • Lithium hydroxide: key to the manufacture of next-generation electric vehicle batteries.

  • Lithium carbonate: used in diverse technological applications, from electronic devices to large-scale energy storage.

In addition, the company presented its focus on innovation and collaboration with startups and research centers, aimed at optimizing production processes and improving the efficiency of its products.

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About SQM Lithium

SQM Litio is a global company listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Santiago Stock Exchange (NYSE: SQM; Santiago Stock Exchange: SQM-B, SQM-A). SQM develops and produces diverse products for several industries essential to human progress, such as health, nutrition, renewable energy, and technology, through innovation and technological advancement. Our goal is to maintain our global leadership position in the lithium, potassium nitrate, iodine, and salts markets.