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# 2025 Agenda — Day 2 | Lithium in South America

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- [DAY 1](https://www.litioensudamerica.com.ar/en/2025/schedule/day-one)

- [DAY 2](https://www.litioensudamerica.com.ar/en/2025/schedule/day-two)

### September 30, 2025

### Day 2 Schedule

- 07:30 – 08:30 Welcome Coffee – Day 2 Morning networking with the lithium community The second day opens with a space designed to reconnect with colleagues, spark new conversations, and set the stage for a full day of **technical and market discussions**. An important opportunity to build **connections** in a relaxed atmosphere before the official start of the sessions.

- 08:30 – 08:55 Benchmark Mineral Intelligence: Between Oversupply and Opportunity — Key Market Insights from the Lithium Triangle From current turbulence to a strategic future in the energy transition The global **lithium market** is facing downward price pressure and oversupply, challenging the **competitiveness** of certain mining projects. However, the **energy transition** and electrification signal sustained growth over the next decade. This presentation will address supply, demand, and production costs, highlighting the strategic role of the **Lithium Triangle**, with sharp insights from one of the most trusted firms for understanding market trends. Federico Gay Principal Analyst - Lithium, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence

- 08:55 – 09:25 S&P Global Commodity Insights: Americas Lithium Supply Chain — Navigating Slow Progress in a Landscape of Opportunities The role of the Americas in regional integration and the energy transition As major **economies** strive to secure **critical minerals** to sustain their competitiveness, regional **collaboration** in the lithium sector is advancing slowly, yet with a wide range of **opportunities** ahead. **Lithium consumption** in the United States is forecast to grow by an **annual average of 40%** between 2024 and 2029, with a significant share of current supply sourced from **Argentina and Chile**. This session will examine the **challenges** and **opportunities** for building stronger, more competitive **value chains** across the continent. Adriana Carvalho Associate Director for Metals Pricing in the Americas, S&P Global Commodity Insights Anne Barbosa Associate Price Reporter, S&P Global Commodity Insight Presentation in English*

- 09:25 – 09:50 Fastmarkets: Global Lithium Prices — Volatility Amid Supply-Demand Imbalances Understanding current and future lithium pricing and the market dynamics that shape it **Fastmarkets** will provide market intelligence insights covering **sector trends**, **cost curves**, **price forecasts**, **supply-demand dynamics**, the development of **futures markets**, and value chain perspectives from North to South America. Leticia Simionato Senior Price Reporter, Fastmarkets

- 09:50 – 10:50 Human Resources: The Key Link in Creating Value for the Lithium Industry Bottlenecks, training needs, and the development of new local talent Modern **mining**, located in remote areas and under unique operating conditions, faces a central challenge: the availability of **skilled human resources**. Its development involves **companies, governments, and academic institutions**, and has become a decisive factor in turning projects into world-class operations. This panel will address the main **bottlenecks**, hiring and training difficulties, and the role of **automation** and the **energy transition** in shaping the future of mining work. Facundo López Director of Outsourcing, Adecco Christèle Sauder Technical Expert in Training, Leader of the Franco-Argentine Professional Campus Verónica Soria Minister of Labor, Planning and Human Resources of Catamarca Carolina Parrella Talent & Culture Sr. Manager, Lithium Argentina Ernesto Cussianovich Moderator / Director of Natural Resources, Poliarquía — Member of the 2025 Committee

- 10:50 – 11:20 Own Goal: Why the Long-Awaited Push for Industrialization is Destroying Value An approach to lithium chloride as a viable alternative Presentation by **Daniel Jiménez**, a renowned sector analyst and international reference in the **lithium industry**. This session will offer a critical perspective on the rush toward **industrialization** in the region, its adverse effects on **value creation**, and the **competitiveness** challenges Argentina is facing. It will also explore **lithium chloride** as a concrete option to enhance **efficiency** and **sustainability** in the value chain, particularly under current market conditions. Daniel Jiménez Non-Executive Director, Galan Lithium / Managing Director, iLi Markets

- 11:20 – 11:40 Cerro Blanco Geothermal System – Antofagasta de la Sierra Exploring geothermal potential in the volcanic arc of Northwest Argentina Located in the active **caldera of the Cerro Blanco Volcanic Complex**, this project shows significant **geothermal potential** associated with recent volcanic evolution and surface thermal manifestations. The initiative involves evaluating a **geothermal reservoir** for commercial power generation, with a focus on supplying **energy** to local communities and productive projects. Natalia Dusso Advisor, Cerro Blanco Geothermal Project

- 11:40 – 12:00 Value Engineering: Efficiency and Optimization for Mining Projects Maximizing results and reducing costs without compromising quality In an environment of tight margins and constant pressure to improve **efficiency**, **Value Engineering** emerges as a key tool for major mining operations. Through a structured **six-stage method** — from initial assessment to value capture — **TAGING** promotes a collaborative approach that optimizes **CAPEX**, **OPEX**, and **productivity** without sacrificing **quality** or **sustainability**. This presentation will share **practical cases** and a concrete framework for rethinking solutions and turning teams into true **value generators**. Roberto Fueyo Technical Manager NOA, Taging

- 12:00 – 12:30 Sustainability in Lithium Mining: Implications for the Rapid Growth of Brine-Based Supply The British Geological Survey perspective on sustainability and lithium mining In an environment of **tight margins** and constant pressure to improve **efficiency**, **Value Engineering** emerges as a key tool for major mining operations. Through a structured **six-stage method** — from initial assessment to value capture — **TAGING** promotes a collaborative approach that optimizes **CAPEX**, **OPEX**, and **productivity** without sacrificing **quality** or **sustainability**. This presentation will share **practical cases** and a concrete framework for rethinking solutions and turning teams into true **value generators**. Andrew Hughes Principal Groundwater Modeller, British Geological Survey (BGS)

- 12:30 – 13:30 Brunch & Networking Break

- 13:30 – 13:40 Introduction to the Technical Block Presentation of the objectives of the technical block: delving into applied advances and fostering integration between science and industry. Ricardo Piethe CTO, Eramine Sudamérica

- 13:40 – 14:05 Session 1: The Evolution of Lithium Resources — Basin Modeling and Reservoir Characterization New exploration techniques, 3D salar modeling, and resource prediction. Ana Curcio Geophysical Advisor – Multiphysics, Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Block 1: Advances in Exploration and Modeling

- 14:05 – 14:25 Session 2: Water Balance – Its Relationship with Water Supply in the Puna Salt Flats Key concepts for understanding hydrological systems in extremely arid environments. Water availability for the development of mining projects. Esteban Tálamo Hydrogeologist, National University of Catamarca

- 14:25 – 14:50 Session 3: Integrated Management of Depleted Brines and Water Balance — Approaches and Solutions Strategies for reinjection, continental water management, and technologies to minimize environmental impact and ensure sustainable operations. Ricardo Piethe CTO, Eramine Sudamérica Block 2: Innovation in Operations and Sustainability

- 14:50 – 15:30 Session 4: New Methodologies and Success Stories from NOA Projects State of the art in lithium production in Argentina. Comparative analysis of extraction techniques (evaporation vs. DLE), efficiencies, recovery rates, and water-related challenges. Guillermo Simonutti COO, Eramine Sudamérica S.A. Carlos Galli VP Growth and Innovation, Lithium Argentina Adriana Bekerman VP of Engineering and Quality, Litio Minera Argentina S.A. / Ganfeng Lithium

- 15:30 – 15:45 Session 5: From Concept to Commercial Deployment Lessons Learned in Modular DLE Brine Processing at Hombre Muerto Salar Roberto Leyton Project Development Latin America, Aquatech Martín Rizo Li-Pro Commercial Director - Americas, Aquatech

- 15:45 – 16:00 Session 6: denaLi™ Commercial Progress — Technological Advances in DLE Joe Arencibia President & COO, Summit Nanotech

- 16:00 – 16:30 Final Block: Academic Exchange & Q&A Roundtable: Connecting Science and Industry A **closing session** designed to foster genuine exchange between the **academic community** and representatives of the **lithium sector**. The discussion will address key **technical challenges** and **innovation pathways**, integrating perspectives from **researchers** and **industry leaders**, while encouraging active participation from the audience. Previous speakers will respond to questions related to their **presentations**.

- 16:30 Closing Cocktail Institutional and social closing of Lithium in South America 2025, bringing together companies, government, and academia in a space to share conclusions and strengthen connections.

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