Is Argentina Ready for a Copper Moment?
Vast reserves of the metal and nine mining projects under review represent a unique opportunity for the country and investors alike, two experts write.
Argentina could become a top-10 global copper producer in less than a decade if it solves a set of structural bottlenecks. Rising global demand for electricity—and the transmission networks needed to support everything from artificial intelligence (AI) data centers to increasing cooling requirements—is fueling a significant surge in demand for copper. At a time when governments seek reliable and diversified sources of critical minerals, Argentina’s 17.1 million metric tons of proven copper reserves—around 1.8% of the world’s total reserves—represent a major economic and...
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