Argentina | Mining Outlook 2025

Summary

Argentina holds world-class mining potential. The development of lithium and copper, combined with the Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI), could increase production and multiply exports by five by 2032, consolidating the country's role in the global energy transition.

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• Key points:
• Argentina’s mining sector stands at a turning point, driven by rising global demand for critical minerals and a more favorable regulatory framework.
• Lithium leads the sector’s expansion, positioning the country as a strategic supplier for clean energy and electromobility.
• Copper is emerging as a key driver of future growth, supported by investments that will significantly expand export capacity
• The new Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI) provides long-term fiscal and regulatory stability to attract large-scale capital.
• The main challenge lies in reconciling investment growth with environmental and social standards that ensure sustainability.

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