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Argentina approves $2.5 billion Rio Tinto lithium mining project

Last updated: May 22, 2025 12:45 am
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Argentina’s government has given the green light to a $2.5 billion lithium mining project by Rio Tinto, a major Anglo-Australian mining company. This approval marks a significant milestone as it is the first mining project to be approved under the new investment incentive regime in the country.

The Rincon project, located in the northern Salta province, was approved under the RIGI incentive scheme, which aims to attract foreign investment and promote economic growth in the mining sector. The announcement was made by Daniel Gonzalez, the mining and energy coordination secretary, at a conference in Buenos Aires.

The approval of Rio Tinto’s project comes after concerns were raised by Argentina’s mining sector regarding delays in approvals for seven projects that were submitted to the government since the launch of the RIGI program nine months ago. Roberto Cacciola, the head of Argentina’s CAEM mining chamber, expressed gratitude for the approval, stating that there was significant anxiety over the status of the mining RIGIs.

President Javier Milei’s libertarian government is keen on boosting the country’s mining sector to attract much-needed foreign currency and maintain economic stability amidst high inflation levels. Argentina is currently the world’s fourth-largest lithium supplier and, along with Chile and Bolivia, forms the “lithium triangle” that holds the largest reserves of the white metal used in various industries such as electronics and electric vehicles.

In addition to lithium, Argentina also exports gold and silver, with major copper projects in the pipeline. Companies such as China’s Ganfeng, Canada’s McEwen Copper, and South Korea’s Posco have applied for mining projects under the RIGI program, with five projects focused on lithium and two on gold and copper, respectively. However, as of Tuesday, only Rio Tinto’s project has been approved, despite a rule stipulating a maximum decision timeframe of 45 working days.

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Industry sources suggest that the delays in approvals may be due to the complex processes involving various state departments, and some companies may have rushed their applications. The RIGI framework offers tax and customs benefits, access to international arbitration for dispute resolution, and long-term stability plans for mining projects.

Argentina’s mineral exports totaled $4.8 billion last year, with gold being the primary export followed by silver and lithium. The approval of Rio Tinto’s project signals a positive step towards attracting foreign investment and promoting growth in the country’s mining sector.

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