Salar de Atacama “Salar Plant”

Assessment scope

The scope included the extraction of lithium-rich brine, evaporation ponds and primary processing facilities, potash plant, worker housing, salt storage areas, fuel storage and fueling system, airstrip, security guard house, warehouses, change room, dining room, administrative office building, maintenance facilities, operations building and laboratory.

The La Negra plant is not included in the scope of this IRMA Assessment.

The audit firm determined the following chapters of the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining are not relevant:

• Chapter 2.4—Resettlement
• Chapter 3.4—Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas
• Chapter 3.6—Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
• Chapter 4.7—Cyanide Management
• Chapter 4.8—Mercury Management

Assessment scope

The onsite surveillance audit will verify that the site operations continue to align with the performance previously recognized in the initial audit report. The audit team will verify that the mine’s systems and controls are still in place and are functioning effectively, that no major changes have occurred that negatively affect the mine’s performance, and that the site is progressing on its corrective action plan. The audit will also include confidential interviews with workers and engagement with Indigenous rightsholders and community stakeholders.