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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 production capacity is projected to double by 2035, reaching 403,000 tonnes LCE annually through a combination of existing project expansions and new developments under the RIGI investment framework. Discovery Alert
• [New] As projects ramp up, Argentina will establish itself among the world's leading lithium producers. Discovery Alert
• [New] Lithium Argentina and Ganfeng Lithium recently announced that they will combine their Pozuelos and Pastos Grandes salt flats in Argentina into a joint venture to maximize production. FastMarkets
• [New] Upon closing, the New JV will be structured with Ganfeng holding 67% and Lithium Argentina 33% of PPG, with ownership based on resources, capital contributions and technology inputs. Junior Mining Network
• [New] The PPG Project incorporates the adjacent Pozuelos and Pastos Grandes salars in the Puna region of northwestern Argentina, Salta Province, approximately 600 km to the port of Antofagasta, Chile, where PPG's lithium products could be shipped to international customers. Junior Mining Network
• [New] Upon closing of the new joint venture, Ganfeng and Lithium Argentina will own 67% and 33% of PPG, respectively. Junior Mining Network
• [New] Argentina's comprehensive critical minerals strategy presents compelling investment opportunities across lithium, copper, and uranium projects, powered by strong fundamentals and transparent regulatory frameworks. Discovery Alert
• [New] Argentina's abundant solar and wind resources in mining regions provide opportunities for energy-independent operations that reduce long-term operational expenses. Discovery Alert
• [New] Luis Lucero stated at LME Week 2025 that Argentina will eventually be a very big player in copper as part of its comprehensive critical minerals strategy. Discovery Alert
• [New] CropProphet is releasing Argentina soybean yield forecasts and Argentina corn yield forecasts starting in December of 2025 to help you manage risk. CropProphet
• [New] The uncertainty in crop production because of the La Nina impacts suggests forecasts of Argentina soybean yields and corn yield during the 2025/2026 Argentina growing season will be an invaluable tool. CropProphet
• [New] Argentina will simplify product registration processes for US beef, beef products, beef offal, and pork products. Just Food
• [New] Argentina, boasting seven operational plants, is projected to conclude 2025 with unprecedented figures. Blue Dollar
• [New] In Latin America, the EU-Mercosur Agreement (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay) already contains a digital trade chapter, which could serve as a platform for further joint initiatives. Think Tank Europa
• [New] Argentina's 2025-26 wheat crop is projected to reach a record level. MarketsFarm
• [New] Production in Argentina is now forecast by the Rosario Board of Trade at 24.5 million metric tons, up from a previous outlook for 23 million metric tons. Successful Farming
• [New] Innovative educational experiences from Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, and Bolivia will be shared, interweaving science, art, play, and community knowledge to understand and care for the microbial world, planetary health, and antibiotic resistance. react
• [New] While Argentina's decentralized approach attracts foreign investment, it exposes companies to reputational and operational risks tied to water scarcity and Indigenous land rights. Ainvest
• [New] Analysts forecast 'Geographic Revenue - Argentina' to reach $1.56 billion. Yahoo Finance
• Among sovereigns, Suriname is expected to use proceeds from its bond sale to prepay the 2033 bonds and the oil-linked value recovery instrument maturing in 2050, while Argentina has an upcoming debt payment of more than $4 billion in January, and $9 billion due for the entire year. InvestmentNews
• The execution of announced projects in Argentina, Kazakhstan, and Southeast Asia will soon move from planning to reality. https://eutoday.net
• China's lithium deals in Argentina are a warning: without immediate European action, key technologies of the future will be constrained by Beijing's control of essential inputs. https://eutoday.net

Last updated: 27 November 2025