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WHAT'S NEXT?: Argentina domestic activity will be held back by rising inflation and the impact of numerous policy-induced economic distortions.

• [New] Argentina's mining exports are forecast to surge by 49% in 2026, reaching approximately $9 billion, according to Roberto Cacciola, president of the Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies. Discovery Alert
• [New] Argentina's soybean production is forecast at 49 million tonnes in 2026-27, up 1 million tonnes, on slightly higher area with yields returning to more typical levels following the current season's strong performance. LinkedIn
• [New] Fertilizer prices will be a key factor in 2026-27 and likely will shape final planted area for #Argentina. LinkedIn
• [New] Global wheat production is projected at 819.1 million metric tons, down from a record 843.8 million, with declines among major exporters including the United States, the European Union, Argentina and Australia. High Plains Journal
• [New] For Argentina, USDA is expecting acreage to increase by 5% in 2026-27, but were conservative on yield, resulting in only a slight increase in production to 49 mmt. DTN Progressive Farmer
• [New] That being said, traders are expecting a slightly higher Brazilian crop to 180.4 mmt, and an upward revision to Argentina's production as well to 48.5 mmt. DTN Progressive Farmer
• [New] Ongoing Argentina copper exploration activity is steadily expanding the pipeline of potential projects that could advance through the RIGI framework in coming years. Discovery Alert
• As the world needs more copper and lithium to make electric vehicles and renewable energy, Argentina's resources could help international markets get more of what they need. Mining Frontier
• Argentina country risk today surged to 603 bps - a new 2026 high - yet the Merval managed to close +0.88% at 2,793,846, driven entirely by the YPF court victory. The Rio Times
• The concentration of lithium brine deposits across Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile creates both an opportunity and a strategic dilemma for allied supply chains. Discovery Alert
• Argentina's trade balance for March was expected (consensus $1,019M, prior $788M). The Rio Times
• A 2026 El Nino following two dry years could deliver a record 52-55 million tonne soy harvest for the 2026-27 cycle - but only if rainfall timing aligns with the Southern Hemisphere planting window from October through December. / Argentina The Rio Times
• El Nino typically brings heavier rains and flooding risk to Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil, but below-normal rainfall to Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Bolivia, eastern Peru, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Zero Carbon Analytics
• The constitutional interpretation of federal environmental standards in relation to provincial resource rights will probably necessitate judicial resolution within Argentina's court system. Mining Frontier
• Lithium Argentina has already submitted its RIGI application for the Cauchari-Olaroz Stage 2 expansion and is finalizing the application for the PPG project, expected in Q1 2026. Kavout
• Lithium Argentina's expanded Cauchari-Olaroz resource estimate significantly de-risks its Stage 2 expansion, targeting 45,000 tonnes per annum of lithium carbonate equivalent. Kavout
• BMO Capital is confident that strong fundamentals will allow Lithium Argentina to secure funding for the Cauchari Stage 2 project in Jujuy province, Argentina. Yahoo Finance
• Argentina's RIGI program provides a stable and attractive investment framework, reducing political and economic risks for large projects. Kavout
• Geopolitical risks in Argentina, including potential changes in government policy, inflation, or foreign exchange controls, could affect operations and profitability, despite the RIGI protections. Kavout
• Both Argentina and Chile maintain dollar-linked trade mechanisms that reduce foreign exchange risk in lithium transactions, supporting price stability for US importers. Discovery Alert
• Argentina's mining sector is evolving from a speculative frontier to an active, contested space - one where the United States has a clear opportunity. Atlantic Council
• Key opportunities in Argentina's construction sector include growth propelled by increased building permits, transport infrastructure investments, and a focus on energy projects to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 14 May 2026