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SQM LITHIUM VENTURES COMPLETES ALTILIUM'S USD 12M SERIES A FUNDING THROUGH FOLLOW-ON INVESTMENT

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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PLYMOUTH, England , Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SQM Lithium Ventures is proud to announce its follow-on investment of USD 9.43 million in Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the energy transition to net zero, bringing its total investment to USD 12 million.

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  • PLYMOUTH, England , Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SQM Lithium Ventures is proud to announce its follow-on investment of USD 9.43 million in Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the energy transition to net zero, bringing its total investment to USD 12 million.
  • The investment completes Altilium's Series A funding round and marks the largest investment to date for SQM Lithium Ventures, the corporate venture arm of the lithium business of Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM), one of the world's leading producers of battery-grade lithium.
  • SQM Lithium Ventures made an initial investment of USD 2.57 million in Altilium last year.
  • In addition to providing capital investment, SQM Lithium Ventures also brings considerable experience in large-scale project delivery and a commitment to innovation and sustainability.

iBase-t Improves Aerospace Supplier Quality Assurance with Collaborative Intelligence

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
AI, Intelligence, Risk management, Collaboration, Original equipment manufacturer, Communication, MRO, SQM, Medical device

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iBase-t, a leading provider of manufacturing, quality and MRO solutions, today announced enhancements to its Solumina iSeries Manufacturing Operations Platform designed to greatly improve aerospace supplier quality assurance at a time of increased supplier issues in the industry. The latest release of Solumina features enhancements to the platform's Supplier Quality Management (SQM) module that apply intelligence for eliminating emerging supplier quality issues and achieving the highest quality and conformance standards.

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  • Latest Solumina release elevates supplier quality standards, builds foundation for AI, smart manufacturing adoption
    LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iBase-t, a leading provider of manufacturing, quality and MRO solutions, today announced enhancements to its Solumina iSeries Manufacturing Operations Platform designed to greatly improve aerospace supplier quality assurance at a time of increased supplier issues in the industry.
  • The latest release of Solumina features enhancements to the platform's Supplier Quality Management (SQM) module that apply intelligence for eliminating emerging supplier quality issues and achieving the highest quality and conformance standards.
  • This new capability enables seamless collaboration and transparency between the manufacturer and supplier.
  • "Our latest enhancement comes at a time of serious supplier quality issues within the aerospace industry and offers an intelligent platform to improve collaboration, detect issues early and remediate quickly," said Naveen Poonian, CEO of iBase-t. "This feature also empowers complex discrete manufacturers to seamlessly ingest and analyze supplier quality data.

Mirasol Doubles the Sobek Copper-Gold Project in Vicuña District, Chile, through Option Agreement with SQM on Adjacent Rosita Property

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
NSR, MRZ, Mining, OTC, Heart, Filo, SQM

The SQM Property (“Rosita”) covers 11,500 hectares extending the Sobek Project to the west and to the east, and unifying the Sobek Central block with the Sobek North block which was an important factor in this consolidation.

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  • The SQM Property (“Rosita”) covers 11,500 hectares extending the Sobek Project to the west and to the east, and unifying the Sobek Central block with the Sobek North block which was an important factor in this consolidation.
  • The eastern portion of the Rosita property positions Mirasol within 3 kilometers of the giant Filo Del Sol Project and the Sobek North block is 3 kilometers from Lunahuasi discovery both within the heart of the Vicuña Copper-Gold district.
  • “The strategic expansion of the Sobek Project to include the sought after SQM Rosita property firmly secures Mirasol as a key player amongst industry-leading companies in the globally recognized Vicuña Copper-Gold district,” Mirasol’s President and CEO Tim Heenan stated.
  • Key Terms of the Agreement:
    SQM has granted Mirasol the exclusive option to earn 80% of the Rosita Project over 6 years, subject to a 2.0% NSR royalty, by:

LG Energy Solution Strengthens Partnership with WesCEF, Secures Stable Lithium Supply Chain for the North American Market

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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LG Energy Solution signs a second offtake agreement with WesCEF, expands its supply chain for competitive lithium procurement

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  • LG Energy Solution signs a second offtake agreement with WesCEF, expands its supply chain for competitive lithium procurement
    Lithium hydroxide and lithium concentrate from WesCEF's Mt.
  • Under the agreement, WesCEF will supply LG Energy Solution up to 85,000 tons of lithium concentrate, which could be utilized in producing around 11,000 tons of lithium hydroxide, a crucial raw material for cathodes.
  • As part of its efforts to further enhance its lithium supply chain, LG Energy Solution has also secured a partnership with SQM, a global mining company based in Chile and also an investor in the Mt.
  • Holland lithium project, as two companies signed a new long-term supply agreement for lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide last year.

Markel awarded Gracechurch's 2024 Service Quality Marque for outstanding claims service

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Market, MKL, Markel Corporation, Communication, Professional, Insurance, SQM

LONDON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL) has been awarded the coveted London Market 2024 Claims Service Quality Marque (SQM) by Gracechurch Consulting.

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  • LONDON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL) has been awarded the coveted London Market 2024 Claims Service Quality Marque (SQM) by Gracechurch Consulting.
  • The SQM is awarded annually to insurer claims teams that have been given an outstanding service quality rating in Gracechurch Consulting's London Market Claims Service Monitor.
  • The survey measures more than 40 London Market insurers and is based on over 3,300 individual ratings provided by claims brokers.
  • Chris O'Shea, Managing Director of Claims at Markel International, added: "We are delighted to have received market recognition for outstanding claims service.

Volvo has delivered its first electric trucks in Latin America

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
El Libertador, Volvo FH, SQM, FH, Volvo, Volvo Trucks, Truck, Volvo Financial Services, Automotive industry

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Trucks has delivered eight heavy electric trucks to customers in Brazil, Chile and Uruguay.

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  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Trucks has delivered eight heavy electric trucks to customers in Brazil, Chile and Uruguay.
  • Volvo Trucks is continuing to enter new markets with its battery electric trucks.
  • The company has now delivered its first heavy-duty electric trucks to Latin America, with the vehicles going to customers in Brazil, Chile and Uruguay.
  • Volvo Trucks is aiming for 50% of global sales of new Volvo trucks to be electric in 2030.

ADIONICS, the cleantech pioneer in eco-friendly lithium extraction, secures $27 million in Series B funding

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Lithium, PSIM, Recycling, Lithium chloride, Mining, Aircraft, Partnership, SQM, DLE, Renewable energy

PARIS, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With its unique eco-friendly liquid-liquid direct lithium extraction (DLE) process, ADIONICS has once again captivated investors, raising $27 million in its Series B funding round.

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  • PARIS, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With its unique eco-friendly liquid-liquid direct lithium extraction (DLE) process, ADIONICS has once again captivated investors, raising $27 million in its Series B funding round.
  • Adionics' historical stakeholders took part in this operation, along with newcomer strategic investor SQM , a mining leader in lithium production from brines.
  • Founded in 2012, Adionics has been developing a DLE process that improves global lithium production.
  • The company's proprietary process can recover up to 99% of lithium chloride from brines - a leap forward in resource valorization.

BLUE CROSS ANNOUNCES NEW FLEX CARD LOADED WITH ADDITIONAL SAVINGS THAT LETS MEMBERS CHOOSE THE BENEFITS THAT ARE RIGHT FOR THEM

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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BOSTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For 2024, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has added even more enhanced benefits to its popular PPO and HMO Medicare Advantage plans, adding flexibility that makes it easier for members to choose the benefits that are right for them. 

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  • Blue Cross also announced the addition of more primary care providers to its Medicare network, offering members convenient and timely access to primary care.
  • A Blue Cross Medex or dental plan can be selected any time of the year.
  • Blue Cross' Medicare PPO plan provides seniors access to both in- and out-of-network providers with no referrals required.
  • SQM is not affiliated with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts or CMS, nor is the award given or endorsed by Medicare.

SQM’s Salar de Atacama lithium operation in Chile audited against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Seattle, WA, USA, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 6 Sep 2023 – Today the Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) released the results of an independent audit of SQM’s Salar de Atacama lithium operation against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining.

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  • Seattle, WA, USA, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 6 Sep 2023 – Today the Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) released the results of an independent audit of SQM’s Salar de Atacama lithium operation against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining.
  • The mine achieved IRMA 75 when an independent audit firm measured its performance on concrete social and environmental impact criteria.
  • The independent IRMA system is the only global mining standard that gives such groups an equal voice alongside mining companies, mined materials purchasers and investors.
  • SQM’s Salar de Atacama joins 15 other industrial-scale mines worldwide that are undergoing independent audits against the IRMA Standard in 2023.

Controlled-release Fertilizers Market worth $2.9 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, August 28, 2023
Standard Barrel Act For Fruits, Vegetables, and Dry Commodities, Urbanization, Maintenance, Herbicide, SQM, Fertilizer, Insecticide, Farmer, ICL, Water quality, Dry, Koch Industries, USD, Traction, Soil, Growth, Micronutrient, Region, Health, Agriculture, Nematicide, Pesticide

CHICAGO, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Controlled-release Fertilizers Market is estimated at USD 2.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 2.9 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2023 to 2028 according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets™.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Controlled-release Fertilizers Market is estimated at USD 2.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 2.9 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2023 to 2028 according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets™.
  • The market for slow-release fertilizers has experienced steady growth due to their inherent benefits in enhancing agricultural sustainability and productivity.
  • Argentina is poised to emerge as the fastest-growing player in the controlled-release fertilizers market within South America.
  • Argentina's dominance in the South American controlled-release fertilizers market is enhanced by a convergence of favorable conditions.