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flag Indigenous Chileans clash over lithium mining's impact on their land and culture in the Atacama Desert.

flag In Chile's Atacama Desert, the Indigenous Lickanantay people face challenges from lithium mining, vital for green energy. flag Three companies—SQM, Albemarle Corp., and BYD—operate in the area, with contracts requiring contributions to local communities. flag However, there is no consensus on benefits; some accept compensation, while others argue the environmental damage is irreparable, threatening their culture and water supply.

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