The Argentine mining sector is progressively establishing itself as a fundamental component of the nation’s export portfolio. According to a report by consulting firm Aleph Energy, mining exports amounted to US$744 million in June, representing 9% of the country’s total exports. The total figure for the first six months of 2026 stands at US$4.7 billion, … Read more
With a projected total expenditure of US$51 billion, state oil giant YPF has applied to take part in President Javier Milei’s investment incentive program for its “Argentina LNG” project. The plan aims to exploit the gas resources of the Vaca Muerta shale formation for export in the form of liquefied natural gas. The Argentina LNG … Read more
The projects approved by the Incentive Regime for Large Investments, or RIGI in Spanish, provide the provinces in Argentina’s north and west cause for optimism. Out of 21 approved investments, 12 are allocated to the mining sector. Situated in the provinces of Mendoza, San Juan, Catamarca, Salta, and Jujuy, these initiatives are projected to entail … Read more
Javier Milei’s administration was compelled to retract another component of its private property legislation prior to its enactment, highlighting the difficulties faced by the Argentine president in drawing private investment to the nation beset by crises. The bill passed the Senate in a 37-33 vote early Friday morning following an extensive debate; however, Milei’s party … Read more
June was the eighth consecutive year-over-year reduction in investments in Argentina, with a total decline of 7.6% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. This information is derived from a survey executed by Orlando Ferreres & Asociados. The consulting firm’s Monthly Gross Domestic Investment Index experienced a decline of … Read more
Stewart Wheeler, the Canadian ambassador to Argentina, said that negotiations are underway to update a 1992 agreement between the two nations to safeguard and promote investments. The objective is to draw in investments in the mining sector, which President Javier Milei views as vital for economic expansion and in which the North American nation possesses … Read more
The ruling coalition achieved two significant legislative successes on Wednesday, with the Chamber of Deputies endorsing a new investment incentives framework for emerging industries, referred to as “Super RIGI,” alongside a resolution with hedge funds possessing bonds from Argentina’s 2001 default. The new Incentive Regime for Large Investments in New Industries (RIGI for New Industries) … Read more
The Argentine Industrial Union (in Spanish, UIA) has introduced a bill to Congress designed to solidify collaborations between domestic firms and foreign capital investing in the nation through the Large Investment Incentives Regime, which is President Javier Milei’s primary investment initiative. While the RIGI includes a clause mandating that 20% of the purchases and contracts … Read more
The Cordillera Sanjuanina, a segment of the Andes mountain range situated in San Juan Province, is poised to accommodate thousands of workers in a newly constructed city. Established within the framework of the Vicuña mining initiative, this location is set to function as the central hub for the extensive project spearheaded by Lundin Mining and … Read more
Javier Milei’s administration has redefined the framework of Argentina’s nuclear policy, aiming to emphasise foreign investment and promote high-value-added exports, in alignment with the Nuclear Plan introduced by the president in late 2024. The shift was announced on Sunday during a ceremony commemorating the 76th anniversary of the National Atomic Energy Commission. At the event, … Read more
