Argentina mining output up 8.4% in August on Vaca Muerta shale

Argentina's mining production rose 8.4% year-on-year in August, driven by unconventional oil from the Vaca Muerta formation. Output in the first eight months advanced 7.9%, with monthly growth of 1.9%. The data underscores the continued expansion of Argentina's shale sector, which is becoming a key driver of national energy output.