Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. is a prominent global mining company headquartered in Santiago, Chile, specializing in the production and commercialization of specialty plant nutrients, lithiu... Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. is a prominent global mining company headquartered in Santiago, Chile, specializing in the production and commercialization of specialty plant nutrients, lithium and its derivatives, iodine and its derivatives, potassium salts, and various industrial chemicals. Established in 1968, SQM has evolved into a world leader in lithium production and other chemical products used extensively across agriculture, healthcare, technology, and clean energy sectors. The company operates across five core business lines: Specialty Plant Nutrition; Iodine and Derivatives; Lithium and Derivatives; Potassium; and Solar Salts. SQM stands out for its strategic role in supply chains critical to sustainable development, particularly in technologies related to clean energy and health. It combines robust innovation and sustainability practices with wide international reach, serving diverse global markets. SQM is publicly traded, with major shareholders including key institutional investors and the Chilean government, reflecting its significance in the mining and chemical industries.