Argentina is currently the fourth-biggest producer of lithium.
Some experts say the nation has the potential to propel itself within a few years into second place behind Australia, if the country is able to take advantage of its considerable reserves. Meanwhile, demand for lithium is soaring as the metal is a key component in batteries for electric vehicles.
Opposition candidates Javier Milei and Patricia Bullrich, vying for the presidency in the Oct. 22 vote, both promise to deregulate the economy. De Pablos Souza implored Milei, Bullrich and Sergio Massa — running for the incumbent, leftist Peronist party — for clear rules and legal protections for companies, as well as approval in congress of so-called electro-mobility legislation to encourage lithium investments. His call for better business conditions echoed recent public comments by shale oil drillers including Chevron Corp. and crop traders.
Zijin unit Liex is developing the Tres Quebradas site on the Argentine side of South America’s lithium triangle. A project majority-owned by Ganfeng Lithium Group Co. became the third Argentine lithium project to enter production earlier this year. Zijin is also planning to build a cathode plant in Argentina.
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