# Episode 213: Sam Pigott Live (Lithium Argentina)

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Podcast: [The Global Lithium Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-global-lithium-podcast-1191702)
Published: 2025-06-28T20:30:06+00:00
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## Resource

Sam Pigott is the CEO of Lithium Argentina. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Fastmarkets event In Las Vegas Topics: Sam's backstory Status of Cauchari Relationship with Ganfeng The JV model with Ganfeng Building 150K MT of new capacity in Salta Province Areas of focus Long-term supply challenges Leveraging DLE for lower cost Product optionality Growing as a leader Infrastructure needs in Argentina The talent pool Local politics Success factors Sam's recent China visit Rapid fire

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