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Jujuy

Cauchari-Olaroz prepares an expansion of 45.000 annual tons after operating near its capacity

Lithium Argentina reported production close to design, guidance of 35.000 to 40.000 tons for 2026 and approval of RIGI for Stage 2. The expansion is supported by more resources and financing, but its additional capacity still corresponds to a development plan.

National

Argentina's mining industrial production index rose 11,4% in June as lithium carbonate hit a monthly record

The indicator accumulated an 8,4% increase in the first half, driven by unconventional oil, lithium and salt. Overall growth coincided with declines in conventional extraction, ornamental stone, limestone, gypsum, clinker and oilfield services, leaving the expansion concentrated in a few segments.

Salta

Sal de Oro expansion enters RIGI with a US$547 million investment

Argentina approved the second stage of POSCO's project for the large-investment regime. The plan, located between Salta and Catamarca, targets 23,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate a year and annual exports exceeding US$300 million.

Catamarca

Catamarca welcomes LIEX's RIGI approval and aims to scale its lithium hub in Fiambalá

Raúl Jalil welcomed the approval of LIEX's project under the RIGI framework, with a USD 709 million investment to expand lithium carbonate production at the Tres Quebradas salt flat.

Catamarca

Government approves RIGI for the second stage of the Sal de Oro lithium project

The RIGI Committee approved a 547-million-dollar investment for POSCO's new phase at the Salar del Hombre Muerto. The goal is to reach 23,000 tonnes per year of lithium carbonate and exports worth more than 300 million dollars.

National

Argentine mining reaches historic record in May, driven by lithium

Indec's mining production index reached its highest level since the series began in 2017. Lithium carbonate rose 45.1% year-on-year in May and accumulated a 47.5% increase in the first five months of 2026.