XML 52 R29.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v3.19.1

Sanction proceedings | 12 Months Ended
--- | ---
Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of sanction proceedings [Abstract] |
Disclosure of sanction proceedings [Text Block] | Note 23 Sanction proceedings On April 03, 2018, the National Directorate of the “Dirección Nacional del Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería” (National Geology and Mining Service) filed charges against SQM Industrial for the alleged violation of Article 40 letter c) of Law No. 20,551 that regulates the closure of mining works and facilities for Pampa Blanca, located in the district of Sierra Gorda. On April 26, 2018, SQM Industrial gave its deposition. According to current regulations, the National Geology and Mining Service can impose fines of up to 10 UTMs (monthly tax units) for each day of infringement, with a total maximum of 10,000 UTMs per month.

X
- References No definition available. + Details
Name: | sqm_DisclosureOfSanctionProceedingsAbstract
Namespace Prefix: | sqm_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- References No definition available. + Details
Name: | sqm_DisclosureOfSanctionProceedingsTextBlock
Namespace Prefix: | sqm_
Data Type: | nonnum:textBlockItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration