El Proyecto BRIDGE participó en Exponor 2026, una de las principales ferias mineras y energéticas de Latinoamérica, realizada en Antofagasta, consolidando su presencia en un espacio clave para el intercambio de conocimientos, la innovación tecnológica y la generación de alianzas estratégicas para el desarrollo de la industria minera.
The organizing committee of DLE Symposium 2026 has officially announced the opening of registration for the third edition of this international event, recognized as one of Latin America’s leading scientific and technological forums focused on Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE).
The German-Chilean cooperation initiative seeks to transform the way critical resources found in salt flats and geothermal systems in northern Chile are studied and utilized.
Lithium is a strategic resource for the global energy transition, but its growing demand poses significant challenges for developing more sustainable mining practices. Advancing toward more efficient and responsible extraction technologies requires close collaboration among science, industry, and policymakers, integrating innovation, knowledge, and a strong commitment to local territories and communities.
Chile is currently the world’s second-largest producer of lithium, positioning itself as a strategic player in the development of critical raw materials for the global energy transition.
The BRIDGE project brings together Chilean and German researchers specializing in geology, geochemistry, geothermal energy, and sustainable mineral extraction, combining scientific expertise and technological innovation to advance responsible lithium recovery from natural fluids.
The project’s research lines focus on salt flats and geothermal systems, sustainable extraction technologies, reservoir analysis, fluid geochemistry, and innovative methods for recovering critical raw materials such as lithium from natural fluids with lower environmental impact.