Exploration
Lithium Exploration
Advanced exploration of lithium-rich brines in the Chaco Basin, targeting underground salt flats and brine aquifers.
Geology
Geological Analysis
Comprehensive hydrochemistry studies and geological mapping across four sub-basins in the Paraguayan Chaco.
Development
Resource Development
Strategic development of 18 concession areas covering 400,000 hectares with proven lithium potential.
ABOUT US
Pioneering Lithium Exploration in Paraguay
Valquiria Exploration S.A. is at the forefront of lithium exploration in the Paraguayan Chaco. The Chaco Basin has beefaboutn collecting lithium-rich brines from the Bolivian highlands for over a million years, creating exceptional opportunities for sustainable extraction.
- 18 strategic concession areas approved by Paraguay's Vice Ministry of Mines and Energy, covering 400,000 hectares.
- Proven lithium deposits in the Palmar Concession near the Bolivian border, with economic grades of 260-297 ppm lithium.
- Leveraging Paraguay's advantageous tax legislation, world-class infrastructure, and 100% renewable energy supply.
18
CONCESSION AREAS
400000
HECTARES UNDER EXPLORATION
1500
MM EVAPORATION RATE (ANNUAL)
100
% RENEWABLE ENERGY
WORKING PROCESS
Our Exploration Process
Geological Analysis
Comprehensive hydrochemistry studies and geological mapping to identify lithium-rich brine zones across the four sub-basins of the Chaco.
Exploration & Sampling
Strategic drilling programs to locate underground salt flats and collect samples from depths up to 400m to confirm lithium grades and brine quality.
Resource Development
Development of extraction infrastructure leveraging natural salt flats and favorable evaporation rates for sustainable lithium carbonate production.
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COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
Why Paraguay's Chaco Basin
Paraguayan tax legislation offers no sales tax in exploration, exempt corporate tax for the first 5 years, and 10% thereafter. With 10% tax credit on exports, the effective corporate tax is zero. Repatriation of profits is tax free with only 2.5% royalties.
Tax Benefits
ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE
The Chaco's evaporation rate of 1,500mm per year, combined with lower elevation and milder climate compared to the Andean highlands, makes extraction more efficient. Natural salt flats spanning thousands of hectares eliminate costly settling pond construction.
Operational Efficiency
NATURAL ADVANTAGE
Paraguay is third in the world for river transport, with direct access to both Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The country provides 100% clean renewable electricity, primarily from Itaipú hydroelectric, with expanding road networks connecting to major ports.
Infrastructure
LOGISTIC ADVANTAGE
CONCESSION AREAS
Our Strategic Locations
Palmar Concession
Carandayty Sub-Basin
Pirity Sub-Basin
Pilar Sub-Basin
