Global Scans · Argentina · Weekly Summary

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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 lithium potential is contingent upon forthcoming expansions, specifically the 17 planned new plants. Blue Dollar
• [New] The current investment pause threatens Argentina's ability to capitalize on its substantial mineral resources at a time when global demand for critical minerals is growing. Discovery Alert
• [New] While the overall lithium outlook is positive, any lithium company in Argentina struggling with higher operating costs or slower project ramp-ups could find profit margins constrained by the global oversupply and volatile pricing environment. Statesman Examiner
• [New] Looking further ahead, Argentina has the potential to become a dominant force in critical minerals. Statesman Examiner
• [New] Companies like Arcadium Lithium, Lithium Argentina, Barrick Gold, and Fortuna Silver Mines are expected to continue their production ramp-ups and benefit from strong global prices for their respective minerals. Statesman Examiner
• [New] Mining operations are concentrated in some of Argentina's economically challenged provinces, providing crucial employment opportunities in regions with limited alternative industries. Discovery Alert
• [New] In the short term, the influx of foreign currency from mining exports will continue to bolster Argentina's international reserves, providing crucial stability to an economy historically prone to currency volatility. Statesman Examiner
• [New] Argentina remains an important trade partner following Trump's recent meeting with President Milei, suggesting that expanded quota access or coordinated supply measures could form part of the US inflation response. Grain Central
• [New] Mining is often referred to as the third engine of the airplane that will ultimately enable Argentina to take off. Blue Dollar
• [New] The Lithium Triangle-Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile - could supply up to 25% of global lithium by 2030, with Argentina standing out for its DLE potential and rising investment pipeline. Panorama Minero
• [New] In 2025, Argentina's lithium output is projected to triple, boosting production to nearly 200,000 metric tons annually. Farmonaut
• [New] The merged operation, representing US$ 1.8 billion in existing investments, aims to produce up to 150,000 MT per year of lithium carbonate equivalent through a three phase development approach that will employ DLE and solar evaporation. / Argentina Investing News Network (INN)
• [New] Construction for the 60,000 MT expanded plant begins in Q4 2025, with first production expected in 2028. / Argentina Investing News Network (INN)
• [New] Argentina recently announced an Applied Artificial Intelligence for Security Unit specifically to use machine learning algorithms to analyze historical crime data to predict future crimes. National Law Review
• [New] Inflation fell from 211% in 2023 to a projected 27% by the end of 2025. / Argentina Reason.com
• [New] Argentina still faces multibillion-dollar payments to the International Monetary Fund in 2026. NPR
• [New] Argentina will hold legislative elections. Everything Briefing
• [New] Argentina, another South American agricultural power, will experience competitive pressure from Brazil's expanding dominance. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] The Argentinian soybean crop is projected to hit 1.91 billion bushels. American Ag Network
• [New] By early 2026, they will fall to their lowest level in recent years due to a sharp increase in oilseed and processed product exports. / Argentina UkrAgroConsult
• Argentina, holding the world's second-largest lithium reserves and currently the fifth-largest producer, is projected to see a 54% rise in production and a 43% increase in exports in 2025. The Chronicle-Journal

Last updated: 06 November 2025