Argentina's Mining Exports Hit Record USD 4.74 Billion in H1 2026, Lithium Accounts for Nearly One Quarter
【Argentina's Mining Exports Hit Record USD 4.74 Billion in H1 2026, Lithium Accounts for Nearly One Quarter】Argentina's mining exports reached a record USD 4.742 billion in the first half of 2026, up nearly 75% year on year and accounting for approximately 10% of the country's total exports. Gold accounted for 61% of mining exports, while lithium represented nearly one quarter, making it the second-largest mineral export. Argentina's lithium export volumes increased by approximately 68% year on year in H1 2026. The country currently has seven lithium projects in operation and five under construction, with two additional projects at the feasibility stage.