EDICIÓN 01 · SEMANA DEL 21 AL 27 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2026ASUNCIÓN · PARAGUAY

RADAR NOW · MINING & INVESTMENT

Critical minerals: Paraguay seeks to turn geological potential into investment

The government is prioritizing uranium and titanium while identifying lithium and rare earths as future possibilities. The challenge is to turn exploration and geological indications into verified resources and economically viable projects.

ASUNCIÓN · OCTOBER 2, 2026

Visualización conceptual de minerales críticos y cartografía geológica. Fuente: NASA Scientific Visualization Studio.

According to official information from Paraguay’s Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC), the country is seeking to position itself in the critical minerals market and attract capital into exploration and the eventual development of resources such as uranium, titanium, lithium and rare earths.

For investors, the key distinction is between geological potential and economically recoverable reserves. Indications require exploration campaigns, technical studies and certification before they can become financeable projects.

What exists — and what still needs to be proven

The government has indicated that uranium and titanium are the initial priorities, while lithium and rare earths remain future possibilities. In every case, available geological information must be developed further before commercial reserves can be established.

The Executive is also working on regulatory changes and an updated mining framework aimed at improving predictability for exploration companies and international capital.

The opportunity does not depend only on finding minerals. It also requires infrastructure, energy, water, logistics, environmental permits and clear rules for concessions and project development.

What investors should watch

The decisive signal will be the emergence of verifiable exploration results, certified resources and projects with a clear economic structure. Until then, Paraguay’s mining potential should be viewed as an early-stage opportunity rather than assured production.

ON THE RADAR

Radar will track four milestones: new exploration campaigns, verifiable technical results, changes to the Mining Code, and the arrival of companies with concrete projects and committed capital.

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