Clean energies

We integrate clean energy into our operations to move towards a zero-emissions future.

Worker of Novandino Litio in a laboratory

Commitment to the use of clean energy

En Novandino Litio we believe that the shape in which we produce It is so important , the what we produce. Because of that, We integrate clean energy in our operations in the Atacama Salt Flat, reducing emissions and actively contributing to the global energy transition.

Our lithium production is based on solar and electrical sources , which allows us to reduce our environmental impact and move towards more responsible mining , in balance with the environment and people.

Solar thermal

We harness the energy of the Atacama Salt Flat to power our production process. Through solar thermal energy, we naturally evaporate lithium brine, reducing our reliance on external sources and moving towards cleaner production. Today, 95,8% of the energy we use comes from the sun , allowing us to significantly decrease our carbon footprint.

What does this mean in practice?

We almost completely replaced the use of fossil fuels in the brine concentration stage.

We significantly reduced CO₂ emissions in one of the most intensive phases of the process.

We take advantage of a natural, constant and abundant source to operate with greater efficiency and less impact.

Sun in the Atacama Salt Flat
Electric pickup truck from the fleet of Novandino Litio

Electric power

We are driving cleaner operations by incorporating electromobility into our processes . Today, we have the largest and most diverse electric fleet in Chilean mining , with buses, vans, minibuses, forklifts, and the country's first heavy-duty electric truck. In this way, we are replacing diesel fuel and making concrete progress in reducing emissions.

What does this mean in practice?

We reduced polluting emissions by replacing diesel engines with electric technology.

We improved working conditions by integrating cleaner and more modern solutions into our operations.

We increased operational efficiency, making better use of energy and reducing equipment wear and tear.