France to Support Mining and Energy Infrastructure in Argentina’s San Juan Province
France expresses strong interest in co-financing mining and renewable energy infrastructure in Argentina’s San Juan province.
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Rio Tinto Secures Argentina’s First RIGI-Approved Mining Project in Salar del Rincón with $2.7 Billion Lithium Investment
Rio Tinto’s Rincón de Litio becomes Argentina’s first mining project approved under the RIGI incentives. Backed by a $2.7B investment, it will produce 60,000 tons of lithium annually in Salta.
The Lithium Triangle: Latin America’s Strategic Pivot in the Global Energy Race
Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia sit atop more than half of the world’s lithium resources. As demand for electric vehicles and clean energy storage surges, the Lithium Triangle emerges as a vital—and contested—frontier in the race to control the 21st century’s most strategic mineral.
Japanese Delegation Eyes Strategic Mining and Energy Investment in San Juan, Argentina
A 32-member delegation from Japan’s JETRO is exploring mining and renewable energy opportunities in Argentina’s San Juan province, with visits to major projects like Los Azules and El Pachón and prospects for high-tech partnerships.
Argentina’s Mining Sector Celebrates Growth, Pushes for Key Reforms
Argentina celebrates Mining Day with record exports and US$33B in projected investment. The industry calls for RIGI approval and infrastructure reform ahead of Arminera 2025.
Argentina Confirms $7 Billion LNG Export Project with Two Floating Terminals by 2028
Argentina will install two floating LNG terminals by 2028 in partnership with PAE, YPF, and international firms, unlocking $2.5B in annual gas exports.
Oleoductos del Valle S.A. in Argentina (Oldelval): A Comprehensive Profile
Overview Oleoductos del Valle S.A. (Oldelval) is Argentina’s premier midstream oil transportation company, integral to the nation’s energy infrastructure. Established in 1992 and headquartered in Cipolletti, Río Negro, Oldelval operates the country’s most extensive crude oil pipeline network, facilitating the movement of oil from the prolific Vaca Muerta shale formation and the Neuquén Basin to
Opinion | China’s Rare Earth Export Ban: A Strategic Earthquake for Global Supply Chains
By Minener Editorial TeamApril 13, 2025 When Beijing announced last week it was halting exports of seven rare earth elements—terbium, dysprosium, yttrium, among others—it sent shockwaves through global industries reliant on these strategic materials. While the immediate trigger was the latest escalation in the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, the implications go far beyond geopolitical posturing.
Latin America’s Mining and Energy Industries Insights Report
Latin America, home to immense biodiversity and vast natural reserves, is at a historic crossroads. The global race to decarbonize economies and secure critical minerals for clean technologies has placed unprecedented attention on the region’s mining and energy sectors. With countries like Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico leading in lithium, copper, renewable power, and fossil