Salta, Jujuy and Catamarca exported minerals worth US$1.065 billion during the first four months of the year, representing a year-over-year increase of 107.3% compared to the same period in 2025.
The province has begun strengthening oversight, formalization, and technical assistance for a segment that has historically been informal and fragmented.
According to data released by INDEC, Argentina’s Mining Industrial Production Index increased 9.5% compared to April 2025 and posted a 7.4% gain during the first four months of 2026. Lithium and metallic minerals were among the main drivers of growth.
The facility located in the El Pantanillo Industrial Park manufactures polypropylene big bags used in lithium logistics. The plant currently employs 80 workers and exports part of its production to Brazil.
The Labor Training Campus continues expanding partnerships with companies and organizations to strengthen technical training and hands-on work experience, with a focus on mining, construction and related industries.
Catamarca Vice Governor Rubén Dusso participated in the Federal Mining Panel organized by the Argentine Center of Engineers (CAI). He highlighted the role of provinces, supplier development, exploration and the geothermal potential of the Puna region.
The Vicuña mining project, located in the province of San Juan, has begun incorporating a fleet of 28 trucks that will be used for its Early Works program, a phase focused on developing key infrastructure for the future operation.
The Center for Applied Art and Technology (CATA) has added new spaces focused on lithium, the energy transition and Catamarca's productive identity. The inauguration was led by Governor Raúl Jalil.