Plunging prices of the metal have turned two of the company’s aggressive overseas investments into major liabilities

The decision is a blow to Tianqi Lithium, the Chinese firm that owns a 22% stake in the Chilean mining company and had requested the vote

Chile's new deal with local miner SQM will give it greater control over the country’s largest reserve of the key EV battery material, but will likely dilute shareholder Tianqi Lithium's future profits

Chilean government behind deal between SQM and Codelco to increase state control of lithium assets

Shenzhen-listed firm reported a net loss of 3.9 billion yuan in the first three months after booking a one-time loss from its stake in miner SQM, which faces possible nationalization

Chinese EV giant will get Chilean lithium at discounted prices while gaining a foothold in a free-trade partner of the U.S.

The metal producer, one of the world’s largest, had borrowed heavily to acquire about 23.8% of Chilean lithium giant SQM in 2018

As one of the world's top producers of electric vehicle battery component lithium, the company saw revenue jump 25% in the first half

Creditors brace for possible $1.9 billion default after buying binge

Investment in peer SQM has seen its debt-to-asset ratio spike, but it is banking on long-term demand for electric vehicles

After facing regulatory challenges, acquisition of world’s second-biggest producer grows nation’s already sizeable presence in global market

SQM says safeguards in deal insufficient, considering options after court ruling

Antitrust regulator gives green light to Tianqi after it agrees to give up voting rights

Miner Tianqi aims to raise money for its purchase of 24% of Sociedad Quimica y Minera

Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium to pay $85.3 million for interest in Minera Exar, despite recent drop in domestic prices

Tianqi Lithium, Weichai Power invest in Chile, U.K. to access raw materials, technology