Author: Jonathan Gilbert and James Attwood

Argentina, known for its giant lithium deposits, is set to see a surge in production with four new projects coming online soon. This development will nearly double the country’s lithium output capacity in the Andes mountain region known as the “lithium triangle.” These projects are crucial for Argentina’s economy, especially under President Javier Milei’s push for more export revenue to release currency controls. However, this increase in production comes amidst a surplus in the global lithium market, leading to declining prices. Despite challenges, Argentina has established itself as a major lithium producer, with new projects like Minera Exar poised to…