News of minerals

BHP, Rio advance projects in boost to Argentina mining ambitions

12-12-2025 21:37 Argentina’s push to become a major producer of critical minerals got a boost this week as the world’s two biggest miners advanced plans in the country.

FOREIGN RELATIONS

France and Argentina sign agreement on critical minerals

28-06-2025 10:29 New agreement designed to accelerate investment and cooperation in Argentina’s mining sector, which could become a key player in the global energy transition for France.

UKRAINE CONFLICT

Zelenskyy set to meet Trump Friday for mineral deal

27-02-2025 11:10 Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is "now confirmed" to visit Washington to discuss US access to Ukraine's mineral resources in exchange for military support during the ongoing war.

ECONOMY & FOREIGN POLICY

Argentina, US ink accord for ‘cooperation on critical minerals’

23-08-2024 13:31 Argentina and the United States sign memorandum of understanding to strengthen production of "critical minerals" such as lithium that are essential for the energy transition.

BUSINESS & INVESTMENT

Energy mogul makes 100-year bet on Argentina’s mineral wealth

20-05-2024 13:45 Through his holding company Integra Capital, José Luis Manzano is going all in on mining and mineral wealth.

GUEST COLUMN

Advancing US-Argentine energy and minerals cooperation

30-04-2024 16:13 Argentina's energy security and decarbonisation pathway will only be enhanced by deeper collaboration with the United States, write Jeremy M. Martin & Raúl Bertero.