Lithium Deal Watch: Coal India is reportedly weighing a major acquisition of a Chile-focused lithium unit tied to Canada’s Wealth Minerals, with licensing steps already filed in Chile—another sign critical minerals are driving cross-border M&A. Connectivity for AI: Google announced three new subsea cable systems under “Americas Connect,” including a Chile–Panama link via the Alisios route, aiming to boost redundancy for Google Cloud across the Americas. Energy Storage in Chile: ContourGlobal agreed a standardized 3GWh CATL battery supply for projects including Los Maitenes in Chile, using liquid-cooled LFP systems across Scotland, Greece, and Chile. Tech for Lower-Power Computing: An Argonne-led study (with Chilean university input) proposes a geometry-based rule for predicting how ultralow-energy nanomagnet systems behave, potentially improving next-gen computing design. Biodiversity vs Power Lines: Leonardo DiCaprio backed conservation efforts for Chile’s critically endangered Pehuenche frog, warning a 500-kV transmission project could threaten its only known habitat. Indigenous Land Restitution: A Chile-focused Nature Sustainability study finds restitution boosted traditional land use but didn’t deliver clear gains for biodiversity, carbon, or erosion. Deep Tech Funding: IDB-linked coverage highlights “patient capital” needs for Latin America’s deep-tech startups, noting Chile has a sizable share of the region’s companies. Solar Eclipse Fever: A rare total solar eclipse wowed millions across the UK and Europe, with Chilean scientists among those traveling to observe.