News of lithium mining

Argentina’s critical-minerals boom comes with a choice

12-09-2026 04:36 Milei’s RIGI regime has attracted major investment. The challenge is turning a resource boom into something that lasts.

INVESTMENT

Milei approves RIGI incentives for lithium mine expansion with China ties

14-05-2026 17:22 Milei’s government clears joint venture led by China’s Ganfeng Lithium Group to invest US$1.24 billion in an expansion of its mine in the province of Jujuy along with partners Lithium Argentina AG, which has US-listed shares, and state-owned JEMSE.

Lithium in Latin America

Untapped lithium riches are in crosshairs of Bolivian candidate

28-08-2025 15:08 Jorge 'Tuto' Quiroga’s approach to lithium is much more dramatic than his centrist opponent Rodrigo Paz, who has vowed to seek consensus with local communities and regions.

BOLIVIAN ELECTION 2025

Bolivia candidate Jorge Quiroga vows to scrap China, Russia lithium deals

26-08-2025 09:44 Bolivian right-wing presidential hopeful Jorge 'Tuyo' Quiroga vows to scrap billion-dollar lithium extraction deals struck by the outgoing government with Russia and China, if elected in October 19 run-off.

lithium mining

Europe's lithium quest hampered by China and lack of cash

20-06-2025 09:20 Too much regulation and not enough investment, the paradox facing a Europe –in need of lithium.

MINING & INDUSTRY

Rio Tinto invests in major Chilean lithium project

19-05-2025 20:56 Chile's state-owned copper giant Codelco announced a partnership on Monday with British-Australian miner Rio Tinto to extract lithium from the Maricunga salt flat.

ANALYSING ARGENTINA

Exit rigging, enter RIGI

08-03-2025 06:00 Argentina has, many times in its recent past, seen long-term sustainability ruined by short-term objectives.

by Marcelo J. García

GLOBAL LITHIUM TRADE

Stubbornly resilient lithium supply remains hurdle to recovery

08-01-2025 10:06 Lithium prices have plunged since late 2022 on oversupply and slower-than-expected growth in electric vehicle demand. Analysts see a surplus this year, although they forecast it will be smaller than in 2024.

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Rio Tinto to invest US$2.5 billion in lithium production

13-12-2024 13:24 Anglo-Australian mining giant announces US$2.5-billion investment in Rincón project in Salta Province, with chief executive praising Milei’s reforms and RIGI scheme.

Economy & World

Rio Tinto expands lithium bet with biggest deal since 2007

09-10-2024 14:15 Rio Tinto Group has agreed to purchase Arcadium Lithium Plc in an all-cash deal valuing the US-listed miner at US$6.7 billion.

News of lithium mining

Argentina’s critical-minerals boom comes with a choice

Milei approves RIGI incentives for lithium mine expansion with China ties

Untapped lithium riches are in crosshairs of Bolivian candidate

Bolivia candidate Jorge Quiroga vows to scrap China, Russia lithium deals

Europe's lithium quest hampered by China and lack of cash

Rio Tinto invests in major Chilean lithium project

Exit rigging, enter RIGI

Stubbornly resilient lithium supply remains hurdle to recovery

Rio Tinto to invest US$2.5 billion in lithium production

Rio Tinto expands lithium bet with biggest deal since 2007

US-led coalition targets 24 criminal groups as Trump praises Milei

OECD cuts Argentina's 2026 growth forecast to 2.6%

Expert disputes account of Maradona's final hours during testimony

Milei presses Malvinas claim, slams 'useless' United Nations 'parasites' in speech

Milei’s US trade deal is under threat as Argentina demands better terms

Milei, Kicillof, Villarruel y Hadad: una encuesta midió qué emociones despierta cada dirigente

Maslatón: "Adorni ha confirmado que las declaraciones juradas de los funcionarios son un dibujo total"

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ANSES adelantó parte del calendario de octubre: cuándo cobran los jubilados y pensionados

Pablo Avelluto: "Lamento mucho la cárcel de Cristina"