Argentina’s economy is presently characterised by duality. While exports associated with oil, agriculture, and mining are achieving unprecedented levels, real economy sectors such as industry, construction, and commerce are either stagnant or experiencing a downturn. For the government, the solution to this problem is to invest in export sectors, which is expected to initiate a … Read more
Economic activity declined by 2.9 percent in July, adjusted for seasonal variations, compared to the previous month – marking the most significant monthly decrease since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Data released by the INDEC national statistics bureau on Thursday indicated that Argentina’s monthly economic activity estimator, or EMAE, experienced a decline of 1.4 … Read more
Argentina now has the best terms of trade in its history because of the increase in the price of mining, oil, and agricultural commodities. This indicates that the ratio of export to import prices in Argentina has achieved a historic peak. The issue at hand is that the expansion observed in the primary sectors is … 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
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
Luis Caputo, the minister of economics, said in April of last year that the upcoming months will be the finest for the Argentine economy in decades. A little over three months after that assessment, that scenario remains distant. Research centers, think tanks, and consulting firms monitoring the Argentine economy indicate that the initial half of … Read more
Argentina’s economic activity experienced a growth of 1.9% year-on-year in January and a 0.4% increase relative to December 2025, as reported. The agriculture, livestock, hunting, and forestry sector exhibited a remarkable 25.1% growth, contributing significantly to the year-over-year change in the index. This was closely followed by the mining and quarrying sector, which experienced a … Read more
The Argentine government has implemented modifications to the Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI, by its Spanish initials) that was approved in 2024, extending its duration and expanding benefits for the oil and gas sector. The RIGI provides tax, customs, legal, and foreign exchange advantages for investments that surpass US$200 million. It is accessible to both … Read more
A mining project focused on copper, gold, and silver in the Argentine province of San Juan has submitted a request to participate in the Incentive Regime for Large Investments, which offers tax breaks, currency-exchange advantages, and various incentives. The Vicuña Argentina project signifies a projected investment ranging from US$15 billion to US$17 billion over the … Read more
Environmental NGO Greenpeace on Friday condemned as “a direct attack on Argentines’ water” President Javier Milei’s announcement regarding his intention to amend a law that safeguards the country’s glaciers to enable multi-million-dollar mining investment. In a speech on Thursday, Milei articulated his intention to redefine the legal boundaries of periglacial zones, which Greenpeace asserts are … Read more
