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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] Another project expected to reshape the scale of Argentina's lithium industry is Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes in Salta, being developed by Ganfeng Lithium LATAM, through its subsidiary Lithea Inc., together with Lithium Argentina. Panorama Minero
• [New] In 2029, the Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes project, jointly developed by Lithium Argentina and Ganfeng Lithium, is expected to begin production. Panorama Minero
• [New] Argentina's long-term potential is further supported by 27 advanced exploration projects, including Arizaro Sur, Cangrejillos, Centenario, Doncellas, Gallego and Incahuasi, along with numerous other developments located primarily in the provinces of Salta, Catamarca and Jujuy. Panorama Minero
• [New] LAMEA (Latin America, Middle East, and Africa): LAMEA presents opportunities for lithium mining growth due to its abundance of lithium-rich resources, particularly in countries like Chile, Argentina, and Australia. Custom Market Insights
• [New] Geopolitical Risks: Lithium reserves are concentrated in a few countries, including Chile, Australia, and Argentina. Custom Market Insights
• [New] Argentina's energy surplus could reach USD 13.6 billion in 2026, nearly double last year's figure. 24EcoNews
• [New] As the ecosystem evolves, one of the key challenges will be connecting Argentina's entrepreneurial talent with broader pools of capital, international markets, and commercialization pathways. AgFunderNews
• [New] Last week, the Rosario Grains Exchange announced that Argentina's 2025/2026 maize harvest is expected to reach a record 67.0 Mt due to higher area data, up from its previous estimate of 62.0 Mt and 50.0 Mt in the 2024/2025 season. Agriland
• [New] Other Latin American countries such as Argentina, Chile, and Peru are expected to show healthy growth during the forecast period. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Indonesia plans to centralize palm oil exports, while Argentina has reduced wheat export taxes. Food Security Portal
• [New] Another important factor is that Argentina is located in a region with relatively low levels of geopolitical conflict, has projects that generally advance with a strong emphasis on social licence, and offers a regulatory framework designed to encourage mining investment. Panorama Minero
• [New] For Argentina and the United States, a relatively stable trend through 2035 is expected, potentially influenced by the emergence of new strong competitors. Nature
• [New] The global commodity cycle will define the price range and profitability for Argentina's key exports over the medium term. Ainvest
• [New] The cooler, drier conditions are opportune for concluding an exceptionally strong harvest for Argentina's 2025/26 MY soybean crop, with minimal remaining risk. CropGPT
• Between Brazil and Argentina, they produced twice as many soybeans as the United States and if El Nino manifests itself in a big way, there could be some real price fireworks. Grain Farmers of Ontario
• More supply was rising outside OPEC and American shale: Brazil's offshore fields, Guyana's expanding projects and Argentina's Vaca Muerta were expected to provide roughly half of the projected 800,000-barrel-a-day increase in global crude production in 2026. www.feedlotmagazine.com
• Argentina is a key supplier the Rosario Board of Trade projected a record grain harvest of 158 million tonnes in 2025/26. The Rio Times
• Regulatory stability, institutional coordination, infrastructure development, technological innovation and the ability to attract sustained investment will ultimately determine whether Argentina can convert its projected growth into a lasting leap in competitiveness and economic development. Panorama Minero
• Argentina's reliance on Messi and desire to be unstoppable rather than unpredictable may bring future problems. The Athletic
• Abiove expects Brazil to export a record 113.6 million metric tons of soybeans in 2026, while the Rosario Board of Trade projected Argentina's 2025/26 grain harvest at a record 158 million tonnes. The Rio Times
• Argentina possesses one of the mining sector's greatest opportunities for the coming decades, supported by world-class resources, projected investments of US$ 15 billion, and a project pipeline capable of increasing annual LCE production from 115,000 to 407,000 tonnes by 2035. Panorama Minero

Last updated: 27 August 2026