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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] The Lithium Triangle-Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile - could supply up to 25% of global lithium by 2030, with Argentina standing out for its DLE potential and rising investment pipeline. Panorama Minero
• [New] In 2025, Argentina's lithium output is projected to triple, boosting production to nearly 200,000 metric tons annually. Farmonaut
• [New] The merged operation, representing US$ 1.8 billion in existing investments, aims to produce up to 150,000 MT per year of lithium carbonate equivalent through a three phase development approach that will employ DLE and solar evaporation. / Argentina Investing News Network (INN)
• [New] Construction for the 60,000 MT expanded plant begins in Q4 2025, with first production expected in 2028. / Argentina Investing News Network (INN)
• [New] Argentina recently announced an Applied Artificial Intelligence for Security Unit specifically to use machine learning algorithms to analyze historical crime data to predict future crimes. National Law Review
• [New] Inflation fell from 211% in 2023 to a projected 27% by the end of 2025. / Argentina Reason.com
• [New] Argentina still faces multibillion-dollar payments to the International Monetary Fund in 2026. NPR
• [New] Argentina will hold legislative elections. Everything Briefing
• [New] Argentina, another South American agricultural power, will experience competitive pressure from Brazil's expanding dominance. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] The Argentinian soybean crop is projected to hit 1.91 billion bushels. American Ag Network
• [New] By early 2026, they will fall to their lowest level in recent years due to a sharp increase in oilseed and processed product exports. / Argentina UkrAgroConsult
• Argentina, holding the world's second-largest lithium reserves and currently the fifth-largest producer, is projected to see a 54% rise in production and a 43% increase in exports in 2025. The Chronicle-Journal
• Argentina could receive an additional $20 billion in financing from the Trump administration. The Christian Science Monitor
• OpenAI plans 500 MW data center in Argentina. Data Centre News with Andy Davis
• Argentina could be home to Latin America's first Stargate, which is a joint initiative from OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank that will build a network of big data centers that would power OpenAI's artificial intelligence technology. oregonlive
• Argentina is embarking on a new expansion phase within its lithium industry, characterized by more than 30 registered projects and a development timeline extending to 2033. Blue Dollar
• Argentina's geographical position within the Lithium Triangle makes it strategically important for battery supply chains, while its copper potential could help address anticipated global copper deficits expected in the coming decades as electrification drives increased demand. Discovery Alert
• CAEM confirms that Argentina possesses significant copper reserves that remain untapped, indicating substantial undeveloped resources that represent potential future investment opportunities pending improved conditions. Discovery Alert
• Mining has grown into a crucial sector for Argentina's economy, with projected exports of $5.09 billion for 2025 representing a 14% increase over 2024 levels. Discovery Alert

Last updated: 30 October 2025