Wedoany.com Report on Feb 7th, According to a recent agreement between Argentina and the United States, the Argentine government will expedite the processing of applications from US companies for mining projects under the Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI) framework. This measure aims to attract North American capital for the development of strategic mineral resources such as lithium and copper.

The Argentine government has committed to providing prioritized approval treatment for eligible US company projects through the RIGI regime. This regime includes tax incentives and administrative facilitation measures specifically designed to attract large-scale mining investments.

Currently, there are no purely US-based companies formally registered for projects under the RIGI regime, but some multinational mining companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange have expressed interest in applying.

Companies that have already submitted RIGI applications include several international mining firms, involving investors from countries such as Canada and Australia. The agreement specifically emphasizes that Argentina will prioritize the United States as a key partner in the critical minerals sector.

Analysts believe this policy adjustment reflects changes in the current international mining investment landscape. The agreement also clarifies that all levels of the Argentine government will provide facilitation conditions for US investments within the legal framework.

Argentina will also concurrently advance mining infrastructure construction to create better conditions for foreign companies entering the local market. These measures are expected to further enhance the country's development capabilities in the field of critical mineral resources.