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12 events
1 Dec 2023

Reserve Revision for Lithium in Argentina

Reserve Revision Argentina Lithium

Lithium reserves for Argentina were revised to 3,600,000 metric tons for 2023 based on company and government reports.

Oct 2020

Processing Restart for Aluminum in Argentina

Processing Restart Argentina Aluminum

Aluar restarted production at its Puerto Madryn smelter, returning to 70% capacity.

Mar 2020

Processing Shutdown for Aluminum in Argentina

Processing Shutdown Argentina Aluminum

Aluar shut down 25% of capacity at its Puerto Madryn smelter due to a government mandate amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

2019

Project Delay for Lithium in Argentina

Project Delay Argentina Lithium

Established lithium operations in Argentina postponed capacity expansion plans due to overproduction and falling prices.

2019

Reserve Revision for Lithium in Argentina

Reserve Revision Argentina Lithium

Lithium reserves for Argentina were revised upward based on new government and industry data.

1 May 2018

Regulatory Change for Aluminum in Argentina

Regulatory Change Argentina Aluminum

Argentina secured a 180,000‑t/yr quota to maintain tariff exemption under U.S. Section 232.

2014

Mine Opening for Lithium in Argentina

Mine Opening Argentina Lithium

New lithium brine operation in Argentina expected to commence in 2014, expanding production capacity.

12 Aug 2012

Ownership Change for Boron in Argentina

Ownership Change Argentina Boron

Rio Tinto Minerals sold its Borax Argentina mining assets, including the Tincalayu Mine, to Orocobre Ltd., changing ownership of a major Argentine boron operation.

2009

Mine Expansion for Indium in Argentina

Mine Expansion Argentina Indium

Silver Standard Resources continued development of the Pirquitas project; commissioning scheduled for Q4 2008 with ore delivery to the mill in Q1 2009.

2006

Processing Startup for Boron in Argentina

Processing Startup Argentina Boron

Manufacturas Los Andes S.A. inaugurated a new boric acid production plant in Olacapato, Argentina, adding to regional capacity.

1 Sep 2001

Regulatory Change for Asbestos in Argentina

Regulatory Change Argentina Asbestos

Argentina enacted a law banning the use of chrysotile in filters, gaskets, insulating products, paint, paper, plastic, rubber, and textiles, effective September 2001, with remaining uses prohibited after January 1 2003.

1 Jan 1997

Processing Startup for Lithium in Argentina

Processing Startup Argentina Lithium

FMC completed its Argentine lithium brine operation, adding significant lithium production capacity.

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