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Regional Cooperation Fuels Argentina’s Mining Boom

Argentina’s mining industry is witnessing a robust revival, propelled by a surge in exports and the increasing attractiveness of new ventures, especially those related to lithium and copper, alongside precious metals like gold. Argentina achieved a record in mining exports in 2025, reaching a total of US$8.1 billion, as reported by the national statistics institute … Read more

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Vaca Muerta Boom Transforms Añelo Into Argentina’s Energy Jobs Hub

From 6 p.m. onwards, the cold becomes more pronounced, and the wind disrupts your equilibrium as you navigate your way. It is the same old wind that has blown across the Neuquén plateau for centuries, the one that for decades made Añelo just another town deep in Patagonia, characterised by its small farms, goats, and … Read more

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Latin American Commodity Exports Rise as AI Boom Changes Global Trade

Despite a year characterised by geopolitical uncertainty arising from the conflict in the Middle East and the trade tensions between China and the U.S., recent data indicate that global trade has persisted in its growth trajectory. Global trade volumes expanded by more than 5% in the first half of 2026, as reported by the Economic … Read more

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Argentina stops local dollar bond sales before debt deadline

Argentina is hesitating to sell dollar debt in the local market due to a rise in borrowing costs, complicating its efforts to fulfilll billions in debt payments next year. The government has refrained from issuing a Bonar dollar bond domestically for two months, marking its longest hiatus since the program’s inception in February, coinciding with … Read more

Argentina Eyes Asia for Export Growth and Strategic Investment

Argentine exports are witnessing an extraordinary surge in recent years, propelled by a significant increase in hydrocarbon production, mining activities, and an exceptional grain harvest. Estimates from the centre-right think tank Fundación Capital suggest that goods exports may exceed US$100 billion by year-end, surpassing the previous all-time high of US$88.7 billion established in 2022. Exports … Read more

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The lithium output of Rio Tinto is affected by the rains in Argentina

Rio Tinto Group indicated that lithium output for the full year is expected to be at the lower end of guidance due to weather-related disruptions affecting its operations in Argentina. The Olaroz project will yield a reduced quantity of the battery metal from brine ponds as a result of rainfall, while the Fenix operation has … Read more

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IMF lowers growth projection for Argentina for 2026

The International Monetary Fund announced Tuesday a significant reduction to its 2026 growth forecast for Argentina, adjusting it from the 3.5% projected in its April report to 2.1%. The new projection places Argentina beneath the regional average of 2.3% and the global average of 3.1%. Additionally, the institution has adjusted the country’s unemployment forecast upward … Read more

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Argentina Inflation Holds at 1.9% as Economic Growth Weakens

In September, inflation in Argentina was recorded at 1.9%, as detailed in a report released on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses. This figure marked an increase following August’s 1.7%. However, inflation has persisted below 2% for two consecutive months, marking the first occurrence since July and August 2025. Meanwhile, core inflation … Read more

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The United States will be Milei’s fifth stop in 2026

President Javier Milei is set to embark on his fifth visit to the United States this year, with travel to Washington scheduled for Tuesday nite. Milei, 55, has meetings scheduled with business leaders, will deliver a speech at the US Chamber of Commerce, and will receive two promotional awards during his brief stay in North … Read more

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