In this episode, we chat with Nikolaos Cacos, president, director, and CEO of Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp who is focused on acquiring high-quality lithium projects in Argentina and advancing them towards production in order to meet the growing global demand for the battery sector. 
Nikolas has a wealth of experience in executive-level management and advisory expertise in the mineral exploration industry and serves as an officer and director of a number of TSX Venture Exchange listed companies. We talk about Argentina Lithium and what they have been up to.
KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Despite being the 8th largest country in the world, until 1992, there was virtually no mining in Argentina.
• When the government decided to let outside investors develop mines, Nikolaos was one of the earliest people to get involved in exploring and opening mines.
•  The Grasso Group of which Argentina Lithium is a member has made 4 world-class discoveries along with many others.
• Argentina Lithium has acquired 4 high-class lithium deposits and has recently added Rincon West, which sits next to two other projects that are already producing Lithium. 
• Direct Lithium extraction technology is making it far easier to extract Lithium and do so even for low-grade lakes.
• In Argentina, mining is controlled at a province level, so there are a few differences between provinces. But there is staunch support for mining everywhere.
• Even 30 years ago, before ESG requirements, the Grasso Group has always involved the local community.

BEST MOMENTS
‘We started a couple of years ago, acquiring high-quality projects, as the price of lithium was beginning to firm up, ´
‘We have a very long history there…we understand how to work effectively there (in Argentina).’
‘We made a significant contribution to help them devise and put together mining regulations and mining laws.’
EPISODE RESOURCES
Website: https://argentinalithium.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/argentinalithiumcorp
Twitter: https://twitter.com/arglit
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/argentinalithium/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/argentina-lithium-&-energy-corp./
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@argentinalithium
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ABOUT THE HOST
Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.
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Podcast Description
Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.