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The Council of Atacameño Peoples filed a complaint in October 2024 against lithium mining companies operating in Chile’s Atacama salt flat, accusing them of causing the land to sink around ...

The lithium in the brine beneath the brilliant white Atacama salt flat, which stretches out across the valley floor, has become a global resource.

The Atacama Salt Flat in northern Chile, a stunning natural landscape rich in geysers, rare birds, and a massive salt expanse, is sinking at a rate of 1 to 2 centimeters per year due to human ...

Chile's Atacama salt flat is sinking at a rate of 1 to 2 centimeters (0.4 to 0.8 inches) per year due to lithium brine extraction, according to a study by the University of Chile.

Chile’s lithium boom promises jobs and money — but threatens a critical water source The Atacama Desert is a major source of lithium for EV batteries. As global demand ramps up, the local ...

Chile's Atacama salt flat is sinking due to lithium extraction, impacting companies like Albemarle and SQM.