Headline: Codelco Seeks Lithium Partner for Maricunga Project by Year-End

Chile's state-run mining company Codelco has announced that its search for a partner in the Maricunga lithium project should conclude with a final selection by the end of this year. Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, has been tasked with leading the government's plan to increase state control over lithium production, a key metal in rechargeable batteries, backed by President Gabriel Boric.