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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] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] The investment thesis for Lithium Argentina presents a compelling bull case rooted in its strategic assets and operational execution, but it's balanced by a bear case highlighting market risks and financial realities. Kavout
• [New] Argentina's RIGI program provides a stable and attractive investment framework, reducing political and economic risks for large projects. Kavout
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Energy exports generated a surplus for the first time in nearly two decades in 2024, and production is projected to reach 1 million barrels per day by 2027-2028. / Argentina The Rio Times
• [New] Argentina's lithium production is set to increase 340% between 2024-2035, compared to the 56% growth forecast for Chile. The Oregon Group - Investment Insights
• [New] Seven major projects could produce 2 million tonnes of copper annually within ten years. / Argentina The Oregon Group - Investment Insights
• [New] Argentina has long held world-class mining potential, but historically underexploited its mining potential. The Oregon Group - Investment Insights
• [New] Argentina's economic instability-marked by currency devaluation and inflation - introduces risks. Ainvest
• [New] Argentina's sunflower area is expected to rise by around 14% in 2026/27 to 3.3M ha, following strong gains in the previous two seasons and continuing a multi-year upward trend. Oils & Fats International
• [New] Argentina's near record sunflowerseed crop is expected to help boost global supplies, both via exports of sunflowerseed meal and oil, and exports of sunflowerseed to Black Sea crushers. Oils & Fats International
• [New] Argentina is expected to maintain its position as the world's largest exporter of soybean meal and soybean oil, thanks to one of the most advanced crushing industries in the world. UkrAgroConsult
• [New] Roughly 86% of domestic soybean production will be processed locally, sustaining Argentina's role as the top global exporter of soymeal and a major soy oil supplier. Commodity Board Europe is an independent commodity mark
• [New] Argentina's soybean area is broadly stable and structurally entrenched: 17.4 Mha are forecast for 2026/27, with only marginal scope for expansion given that most arable land is already cropped and remaining land is lower potential or logistically constrained. Commodity Board Europe is an independent commodity mark
• [New] Argentina has a unique window of opportunity with its vast deposits of the minerals essential to the energy transition. The Guardian
• [New] Corn struggled with wheat, as the Argentina corn crop could be a record. Successful Farming
• [New] Soybean production in Argentina is expected to nudge up to 49 million tonnes in 2026-27. MarketsFarm

Last updated: 30 April 2026