News of Javier Lewkowicz

Javier Lewkowicz

Javier Lewkowicz is an Argentine journalist who writes on China and the environment. He writes on Página/12 and Diálogo Chino, among others.

Trucks operate at Barrick Gold’s Veladero gold mine in San Juan Province, Argentina.

MINING & ENVIRONMENT

Argentina wants to triple mining exports, despite social conflicts

12-01-2022 22:31 Government introducing new incentives to grow the sector over next decade, but social and environmental organisations warn of impact.

by Javier Lewkowicz, Diálogo Chino

Production continues at the Vaca Muerta fields in Neuquén province, Argentina. President Fernández wants to expand the nation's pipeline network, but analysts doubt its merits and feasibility.

ECONOMY

Argentina bets on natural gas despite climate commitments

01-11-2021 08:00 Alberto Fernández’s government wants to significantly expand Argentina’s pipeline network after sharp growth in natural gas production in Vaca Muerta.

by Javier Lewkowicz, Diálogo Chino

With global lithium demand set to soar, the Argentine government is studying a bill that would consolidate the state's role in the expanding industry.

Lithium in Argentina

Argentina at crossroads over the future of its lithium sector

15-10-2021 16:56 Fernández administration wants to boost the state's role in lithium extraction and electromobility, but conflicts with local communities remain.

by Javier Lewkowicz, Diálogo Chino