In 2017, Argentina and Australia signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen their education, research and capacity building, especially in the mining industry.
Over the past few decades, Australian gold and copper companies have carried out exploration and development work in Argentina for many years. In recent years, not only Australia but also other countries’ companies have gone to Argentina to develop their rich lithium mineral resources, including SQM, Albermarle, Lithium Americas, Oro Orocobre, FMC, Enirgi, etc.