The French mining group completed the ramp-up of its Centenario-Ratones plant in 15 months, reaching monthly production of 2,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate in October. The company is now evaluating an expansion that would increase annual capacity from 24,000 to 35,000 tonnes by leveraging existing infrastructure.
The agreement includes training, information sharing and business networking initiatives to address the needs of the mining industry and its suppliers.
The Ambassador stated that Jujuy is rich in lithium, copper and silver, and highlighted the presence of Japanese company Toyota Tsusho in the province.
Alumbrera paid ARS 23 billion to local suppliers between January and September 2026, while Agua Rica awarded contracts to 244 companies.
The company participated in the event in Rosario and presented the investment outlook for El Pachón and MARA, its copper projects in San Juan and Catamarca.
Exceptional snowfall in the Andes increases risks to personnel, blocks roads and delays mining campaigns. Juan Manuel Léaniz, of Siete Cimas Pro, explains how technical snowpack assessment, specialised monitoring and controlled avalanche triggering help prevent accidents and restore access routes.
Efforts are aimed at reviving the international connection project, with potential benefits for mining logistics in Mendoza.
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The agreement includes financing tools, training and support for productive activities, with particular attention to Calingasta.
The Governor argued that geological resources alone are not enough without suppliers, infrastructure and clear rules, and explained how the value of an exported barrel of oil is distributed.
At the UIA's 32nd Industrial Conference, the Minister of Economy forecast that mining exports would grow by a further 200% over the next five years. He also reported that the RIGI includes 49 projects worth US$218 billion and highlighted the engagement of 1,800 local suppliers, alongside new measures to improve their access to financing.
The governors of Catamarca, San Juan and Neuquén discussed with industrial leaders how to integrate suppliers and value chains into mining and energy.
The company has identified two copper exploration targets in Malargüe and is preparing further exploration work to define its first drilling campaign.
PSJ Cobre Mendocino’s application forms part of a 220 kV connection scheme that depends on the Mendoza Norte Substation, which is still undergoing a tender process.
CAMYEN applied a 30% discount on the price of rough mineral for artisans with verified residence in Andalgalá.
With record exports, new operations coming online and a growing contribution to regional economies, lithium is consolidating its expansion in Argentina. An analysis of production growth, international price trends and the challenges facing the industry as it seeks to sustain its momentum.
The preliminary agreement includes tailings filtration and maintains the approved water requirement of 141 l/s.
In Rosario, 43 major investment projects and 1,800 companies took part in 3,300 business and networking meetings, bringing into focus a key challenge: how to translate mining investment into new opportunities for Argentine industry while preserving local procurement priorities.
The explorer, which runs the Luna Roja project in Santa Cruz with an Argentine technical team, celebrated its TSX Venture debut alongside a delegation from the Canadian exchange. Backed by strong local investor support, it is advancing a cross-listing strategy to build liquidity, adding ground and evaluating new acquisitions.
Juan Cruz Igualada of PAP highlighted the development of two generations of 4x4 chassis in partnership with Agrale and Megacar. The latest model, introduced two years ago and fitted with a Marcopolo body, has delivered excellent results in safety and comfort when transporting passengers to projects such as Vicuña, overcoming the limitations of traditional transport.
According to its global CEO, Simon Trott, the company has committed US$4.4 billion in investment in Argentina and is also seeking to expand into copper.
The provincial government highlighted that the two newly commissioned plants represent a combined investment of approximately US$1.4 billion in Antofagasta de la Sierra.
According to the President, the two Rio Tinto developments represent nearly US$1.4 billion in investment and an additional 25,000 tonnes of annual lithium carbonate production capacity.
Argentina’s Ministry of Economy estimates 8,200 direct and indirect jobs during the construction and operational stages of the integrated project in Catamarca.
The public hearing on the Environmental Impact Report is scheduled for 12 November in Tolar Grande.
According to national data for July, mining employment reached 3,271 direct workers, while construction returned to growth.
