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Argentina’s Lithium Exports Top $1.1 Billion as Sector Climbs Export Rankings

Argentina’s lithium exports generated more than $1.1 billion in the first half of 2026, placing the sector among the country’s top export complexes and increasing the economic importance of Salta, Jujuy and Catamarca provinces.
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