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MINING, A PATH TOWARDS THE FUTURE

The time to stand alongside the sector

MINING, A PATH TOWARDS THE FUTURE

The time to stand alongside the sector

Mining in Argentina: driver of development and innovation

Mining in Argentina is an industry on the agenda and experiencing strong evolution that drives development, innovation, and sustainability, with potential to become one of the three economic pillars of the country alongside agriculture and the energy sector.

In a world where digital transformation and clean energy set the course, mining is a key productive segment, with projects that combine:

  • 🔧 Cutting-edge technology
  • 📈 Operational efficiency
  • 🌱 Environmental commitment

The success of recent editions of San Juan International Mining Expo confirms that now is the time to stand alongside the sector and connect with an industry that not only develops mineral resources, but also creates opportunities, drives regional economies, and allows Argentina to position itself in a more sustainable and competitive environment.

NUMBERS THAT HIGHLIGHT ARGENTINA'S POTENTIAL

And the good moment the activity is experiencing

A promising outlook

Mining activity in Argentina is experiencing a moment of remarkable dynamism, driven by growing investor interest and the development of initiatives that strengthen its presence in foreign trade and the regional economy.

Thanks to the richness of its natural resources —highly demanded internationally— and extensive areas with yet-to-be-discovered potential, the country is beginning to establish itself more firmly within the global minerals landscape.

Mining projects - By development stage

Stage Quantity
Production 22
Construction 7
Feasibility 12
Pre-feasibility 4
Preliminary Economic Assessment 12
Advanced Exploration 45
Initial Exploration 49

Advanced projects - Main commodities

  • 🥇 Gold: 46 projects
  • ⚡ Lithium: 50 projects
  • 🔶 Copper: 23 projects
  • ⚪ Silver: 41 projects
  • 🔹 Others: 20 projects

HIGHLIGHTS

With rising figures and a key role in the economy, Argentine mining is consolidating as a true driver of development and the core of new investments coming to the country.

Growth indicators

These are just some of the numbers that showcase the current performance of mining in Argentina:

  • 💰 US$ 4,647 million exported in 2024, with record figures registered by March 2025.
  • 📊 +8.5% of the country’s total exports come from mining.
  • 🌎 Main destinations: India, Switzerland, USA, China, and Canada.
  • 👷‍♂️ +40,000 jobs, with strong impact in mining provinces.
  • 🏢 +1,041 mining companies operating in the country.
  • 👩‍💼 12.6% female participation, with increasing presence.
  • 🏆 5th largest export complex, with potential to reach third place in the medium term.

In Santa Cruz, San Juan, Jujuy, Salta, and Catamarca, mining represents 80% of total provincial exports.

Growth opportunities

  • 🗺️ 70% of Argentine territory still unexplored, with high potential in copper, gold, silver, lithium, and uranium, among others.
  • 🚧 8 copper megaprojects in various stages of development.
  • ⚡ +38 lithium projects underway.
  • 🌟 Argentina is the 3rd region with the highest investment in lithium exploration and the 5th in copper globally.