POSCO Holdings Receives RIGI Approval for Argentina Lithium Project

Published: Jun 5, 2026 14:33

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According to industry sources on June 5, POSCO Holdings received RIGI approval from the Argentine government for its Sal de Oro lithium project in Argentina.

RIGI is a framework designed to attract large-scale investment in strategic industries such as energy, mining and technology. Once approved, companies can expect benefits such as lower corporate taxes, tariff exemptions and eased foreign exchange regulations.

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