The future of lithium in Chile, and one of the most contentious economic agreements in recent years, is currently in limbo. Despite the recent approval from the Chinese antitrust regulator, the alliance between Codelco and SQM cannot proceed until the General Comptroller of the Republic thoroughly reviews the contracts, amounts, and terms under which the exploitation of the Salar de Atacama is set to be extended for decades. The decision from the Comptroller could entirely reshape the National Lithium Strategy and set a precedent.