# Glencore mining activities in Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/glencore-mining-activities-in-argentina
> Updated: 2026-09-15T16:47:15.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Glencore is expanding its mining footprint in Argentina through different mineral projects. The company has submitted an Environmental Impact Report for the MARA project in Catamarca, which aims to integrate the Agua Rica deposit with existing Alumbrera infrastructure through a US$4.5 billion investment.

Simultaneously, Glencore and InfraVia Capital Partners are reportedly exploring the acquisition of a stake in Eramet SA’s lithium operations located at Salar Centenario Ratones in Salta province. Eramet is seeking to sell assets to manage debt, while Glencore and other international firms consider the opportunity driven by rising demand for battery-grade metals.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Glencore and InfraVia eye stake in Eramet lithium business in Argentina

Glencore and InfraVia are exploring potential stakes in Eramet’s lithium extraction and refining operations in Argentina as the French miner seeks to reduce debt.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/glencore-and-infravia-eye-stake-in-eramet-lithium-business-in-argentina

### 2026-09-07: Glencore advances MARA project in Argentina as Peru resolves mining community dispute

Glencore advances the MARA copper project in Argentina with a new environmental report, while in Peru, Pluspetrol and the Carpintero-Kirigueti community reach an agreement on solar energy and electricity.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perus-ministry-of-energy-and-mines-mediates-dialogue-in-cusco

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