Chinese, Japanese firms investing in Chilean, Argentine mining assets

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BNAmericas, BNAmericas

Security Theme

Strategic Competition

Keywords

Critical Minerals, China, Chile, Japan, Laitn America, Critical Minerals

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Chinese and Japanese mining companies intensify investments in Latin America, particularly in Argentina and Chile, as part of their strategic expansion. Despite economic uncertainties, China's growing influence aligns with a 19% increase in trade with Latin America from 2018 to 2019. Chinese firms like Ganfeng Lithium, Hanaq Argentina, and Shandong Gold engage in various mining projects. Japanese companies, exemplified by Mitsubishi Materials Corp, secure assets in Chile, emphasizing strategic partnerships to meet smelting demands. This surge reflects a broader trend of Asian investments shaping the mining landscape in Latin America.

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Chinese, Japanese firms investing in Chilean, Argentine mining assets

Chinese and Japanese mining companies intensify investments in Latin America, particularly in Argentina and Chile, as part of their strategic expansion. Despite economic uncertainties, China's growing influence aligns with a 19% increase in trade with Latin America from 2018 to 2019. Chinese firms like Ganfeng Lithium, Hanaq Argentina, and Shandong Gold engage in various mining projects. Japanese companies, exemplified by Mitsubishi Materials Corp, secure assets in Chile, emphasizing strategic partnerships to meet smelting demands. This surge reflects a broader trend of Asian investments shaping the mining landscape in Latin America.