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 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.
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 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.
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.
Catamarca is advancing improvements in weather monitoring, logistics information systems and international cooperation initiatives linked to the development of the San Francisco bioceanic corridor.
According to a report by economist Rodolfo Carciofi, the combination of global geopolitical shifts, economic reforms and new investments could open a different chapter for Argentina’s economy. In that scenario, mining emerges as one of the sectors with the greatest potential to expand exports, attract capital and strengthen the country's international position.