Briefing: The Lithium Triangle – land rights and loss in Chile’s Atacama Desert

Lithium mining in Chile's Atacama Desert is increasingly scrutinized for its implications on land rights. The region, known as the Lithium Triangle, is pivotal for global lithium supply.

The extraction processes employed may disrupt local ecosystems and affect the rights of indigenous communities. This raises questions about the sustainability of current mining practices.

As demand for lithium surges, particularly for electric vehicle batteries, the balance between resource extraction and land rights will require careful management to avoid long-term socio-environmental consequences.