Governor Gustavo Sáenz launched the Salta 2050 Plan and positioned mining, the energy transition, and export infrastructure as pillars of long-term economic growth. The province aims to consolidate its position as Argentina’s leading lithium-producing jurisdiction and as a key node within the NOA bioceanic corridor.
Sebastián Piña confirmed that the province is in the final stage of hiring geological specialists who will evaluate which projects with approved Environmental Impact Declarations (DIA) may become available to the financial vehicle aimed at mining exploration.
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.
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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.
The provincial company EMSE has formed a partnership with a private investor to develop projects related to mineral exploration and the potential development of mineral resources in the province.
Increasingly valued worldwide for its applications in electromobility, fluorite is generating expectations in Sierra Grande, where several exploration initiatives are underway.
The British Geological Survey has published a new edition of World Mineral Production 2020–2024, featuring data on more than 70 mineral commodities and a visualization tool that highlights the relative scale of the world's most important mineral resources. A look at Argentina's chapter.
Stewart Wheeler, Ambassador of Canada to Argentina, highlighted the country’s potential and the importance of building sustainable and community-oriented development.
The corridor to Chile is included in the logistics strategies being considered by copper projects in Mendoza and San Juan.
The Mendoza Business Council argued that the province needs new strategic sectors to regain weight within Argentina’s export framework.
The province welcomed representatives from the Nordic country to analyze potential areas of cooperation in mining, renewable energy, and industrial solutions.
The Director of Technical Education revealed that admission requests exceed installed capacity by 200%. The official highlighted the cross-cutting impact of mining across multiple disciplines.
The company reported surface observations of uranium, copper, and vanadium and identified a potential 4 kilometer copper trend in Malargüe.
