US$ 19,973 Min 10 approved projects in the sector
US$ 27,356 Min projects under review (8)
US$ 56,000 Mapproved in the RIGI in total, all sectors (1-Oct-2026)
Approved
| Project | Company | Provincia | US$ million | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicuña (Josemaría + Filo del Sol)Copper, gold and silver; about 395,000 t of copper per year. The country's largest mining investment. | BHP and Lundin Mining | San Juan | 9.737 | Approved · jul 2026 |
| RincónLitio. | Rio Tinto | Salta | 2.744 | Approved |
| Los AzulesCobre. | McEwen Copper | San Juan | 2.672 | Approved |
| Cauchari-Olaroz ExpansionLitio. | Minera Exar | Jujuy | 1.241 | Approved · may 2026 |
| PSJ Cobre MendocinoCobre. | Minera San Jorge | Mendoza | 891 | Approved · may 2026 |
| DiablillosSilver and gold. | AbraSilver | Salta and Catamarca | 764 | Approved · may 2026 |
| Nuevo GualcamayoOro (carbonatos profundos). | Minas Argentinas | San Juan | 665 | Approved |
| Expansión Fénix (fase 1B)Litio. | Rio Tinto | Catamarca | 531 | Approved |
| Veladero ExpansionOro. | Minera Andina del Sol (Barrick and Shandong Gold) | San Juan | 436 | Approved |
| Hombre Muerto OesteLitio. | Galan Lithium | Catamarca | 292 | Approved |
Under review
| Project | Company | Provincia | US$ million | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El PachónCobre. | Glencore | San Juan | 11.600 | Under review |
| Agua Rica (MARA)Copper, gold and molybdenum; it uses the Alumbrera infrastructure. | Glencore | Catamarca | 6.699 | Under review |
| Pozuelos – Pastos GrandesLitio. | Lithea | Salta | 4.245 | Under review |
| Sal de VidaLitio. | Rio Tinto | Catamarca | 1.380 | Under review |
| Jama SolarozLitio. | CNGR Advanced Material | Jujuy | 1.151 | Under review |
| Sal de Oro IILitio. | Posco | Salta and Catamarca | 845 | Under review |
| Litio ÁngelesLitio. | Potasio y Litio de Argentina | Salta | 726 | Under review |
| SalterraLitio. | LIEX | Catamarca | 710 | Under review |
What the RIGI is
- The Large Investment Incentive Regime was created by the Bases Law (27,742) in 2024 for projects of more than US$ 200 million (with higher minimums for some sectors).
- It provides 30 years of stability in tax, customs and foreign exchange: 25% income tax, accelerated depreciation, exemption from import and export duties and increasing free availability of export proceeds.
- Projects that export over the long term can qualify as a Long-Term Strategic Export Project, with additional benefits.
- It requires a minimum percentage of purchases from local suppliers (for example, 20% of the investment in the Perito Moreno expansion) and a committed investment schedule.
- In February 2026 the Government extended the deadline to join by one year. As of October 1, 2026 there were about US$ 56,000 million approved and about US$ 150,000 million under review.
Amounts are based on the resolutions and published information; they may differ between sources and between total investment and the portion that falls under the regime. "Under review" reflects the latest public data; some projects may have been approved since.
Fuentes
Updated as of October 9, 2026. Anything to correct or add? Write to us.