The event opens with a combined registration, brunch, and networking session. It is the first opportunity to connect producers, governments, investors, and suppliers in a relaxed setting that sets the stage for two days of dialogue and business meetings.

+International Lithium Association & British Embassy
Business Breakfast

A business breakfast for members and partners of the International Lithium Association, together with special guests of the British Embassy in Argentina. This opening session fosters the exchange of global perspectives among companies, investors, and government representatives.

Political and industry leaders officially open the 2025 edition of Lithium in South America.

The ceremony will feature the participation of the Lithium Roundtable, alongside top national and industry authorities.

It will serve as a platform for dialogue between provinces, the national government, companies, and workers, highlighting the strategic role of lithium for Argentina’s productive development and its projection in the global energy transition.

This session will present Rio Tinto’s strategy as one of the world’s leading lithium companies with key operations in Argentina.

The discussion will explore the company’s recent integrations and positioning, its expansion plans in the country, and its long-term vision for a sector undergoing rapid transformation.

The session will open with an introduction by economist Santiago Bulat, who will frame the conversation with insights on the Argentine and regional macroeconomic context shaping lithium investment.

This panel brings together Ganfeng Lithium and Lithium Argentina, two of the companies at the forefront of the country’s lithium development, with operations already in production and an ambitious plan for joint expansion and integration.

The discussion will focus on the strategic role of this alliance, its ongoing projects, its shared vision for the market’s evolution, and the challenges of sustainability, competitiveness, and innovation.

A networking break designed to continue the exchange following the first block of sessions, complemented by a full culinary offering.

This is an opportunity to strengthen connections, generate valuable contacts, and share with industry leaders in a setting tailored for both personal and professional engagement.

The Ministry of Mining of Catamarca will present the latest developments and provide an overview of the province’s mining activity, with a special focus on lithium, where multiple projects have advanced across exploration, development, and production stages.

The European Union has launched the second call for strategic projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act, focused on key minerals such as lithium, copper, and rare earths.

This session will feature an exclusive announcement of the upcoming Info Day, the submission deadline, and other details of the initiative.

This panel will address the challenges and opportunities of scaling up lithium production in Argentina, focusing on two decisive dimensions: the operational and production vision from a project already underway, and the perspective of international financing to enable investment in a competitive global market.

The discussion will bring together insights from private enterprise and international cooperation, highlighting the technical and infrastructure bottlenecks in the Puna, the need for sustainability, and the conditions Argentina must provide to attract capital in the energy transition.

Belgrano Cargas is undergoing a process of modernization and restructuring aimed at leaving behind decades of underutilization.

With more than 7,600 km of tracks connecting Northwest Argentina (NOA) with national ports and neighboring countries, the railway is positioned as a key driver of lithium competitiveness — reducing logistics costs, expanding international connectivity, and contributing to the sustainable transport of a strategic resource.

The challenge lies in adapting a historic system to the demands of a rapidly expanding global industry.

A global panel bringing together leading international voices to provide a comprehensive outlook on the present and future of the lithium industry.

The discussion will address South America’s positioning, Asia and other strategic hubs, the policies shaping the supply chain, challenges of competitiveness and sustainability, China’s central role, and the arrival of major capital flows.

Closing panel of the day, featuring representatives of the provincial mining chambers of Catamarca, Salta, and Jujuy.

The session will explore the strategic role of the NOA provinces in lithium development, examining local challenges, opportunities, and strategies to strengthen competitiveness and the international positioning of regional mining.