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
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
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
Argentina’s mining exports reached a record level in the initial four months of 2026, propelled by increasing demand for lithium, gold, and silver from the United States, China, and Switzerland. The figures were disclosed by the Mining Secretariat in its monthly report on the sector, subsequently shared by Economy Minister Luis Caputo on Friday and … Read more
Argentine business leaders project that the nation has the potential to draw in US$55 billion in mining investment over the coming decade. This influx presents a significant opportunity to establish a network of local suppliers, fostering job creation and stimulating industrial growth. The figures were presented in a report published on Wednesday by the Argentine … Read more
The future of Argentina’s economy is situated beneath the surface, at depths exceeding 3,000 metres (9,843 feet) in the Andes, as stated by President Javier Milei. In this strikingly beautiful landscape characterised by snowy peaks, glaciers, and mountains marked by oxidised minerals, excavators are systematically extracting substantial portions of the Andes in pursuit of copper … Read more
According to private consultancy ABECEB, Argentina’s exports are projected to achieve a new high of US$ 94.4 billion by 2026, enabling the nation to conclude the year with a trade surplus of US$ 16 billion. This would indicate an 8.4% increase compared to the previous year, surpassing the former all-time high of US$ 88.4 billion … Read more
