IAEA Director General Visits Chile to Sign Agreements on Plastic Pollution and Lithium Mining

Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA

Mr Grossi toured the Centre for Nuclear Studies (CEN) in La Reina during his visit to Chile. (Photo: IAEA)

During the Chile visit, Mr Grossi congratulated the CCHEN, which recently marked its 60th anniversary.

He said: “The IAEA and I are proud to support their impactful work with nuclear that advances Chile’s progress and well-being. An example of that is their reactor, crucial in producing essential radioisotopes for healthcare.”

Chile will host the next International Conference on Effective Nuclear and Radiation Regulatory Systems in January 2026, the first in Latin America, a reflection of the region’s expanding role in global nuclear safety and regulation.