Argentina: lithium exports set to reach 4000,000 T

Lithium exports from Argentina are poised to increase in the coming years, specifically from 34,000 tons to 400,000 tons of lithium carbonate, as mentioned by the Mining Secretary, Fernanda Ávila.

“We have three (lithium) projects in operational phase and six under construction,” Ávila stated at the energy forum organized by the United States Chamber of Commerce in Argentina (Amcham).

Furthermore, the official participated in the panel “Strategic Minerals: Potential and Challenges in Promoting the Local Value Chain,” alongside Salta’s Secretary of Energy and Mining, Romina Sassarini, and Jujuy’s Minister of Economic Development and Production, Juan Carlos Abud Robles.

“Argentina is already part of the mining development wave, strongly driven by lithium. Last year, minerals worth 3.8 billion dollars were exported, which was the best outcome since 2012,” emphasized Fernanda Ávila.

However, the Mining Secretary highlighted that “there are still challenges to be addressed,” but also noted that “over the past three years, the highest level of investor attention has been recorded, with projects surpassing 17 billion dollars.”

On the other hand, Romina Sassarini declared that mining investments have generated “28 months of continuous employment growth” in Salta.

Meanwhile, Juan Carlos Abud explained that Jujuy is experiencing the peak of the lithium boom.

Source: Portal Portuário

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