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Mendoza Strengthens Its Mining Policy with a Royalties Law and an Environmental Compensation Fund

The government has introduced a legislative package establishing a long-awaited royalties framework and a “rapid-action” Environmental Compensation Fund. These legislative initiatives were presented together with the Environmental Impact Declarations (DIAs) for PSJ Cobre Mendocino and Malargüe Mining District, confirming the government’s commitment to moving forward with the development of the mining sector.

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Compendio de Proyectos Mineros en Argentina 2025

Illustrative image for the news: A Historic Donation: Aisa Group Plans to Allocate Over US$500 Million to Public Good Projects in Argentina Over the Next 30 Years | Panorama Minero

November 5, 2025

A Historic Donation: Aisa Group Plans to Allocate Over US$500 Million to Public Good Projects in Argentina Over the Next 30 Years

Businessman Juan José Retamero, head of Aisa Group, announced that the group plans to allocate more than US$500 million over the next three decades to public good projects in Argentina. The funds will come from the returns on investments made with capital recovered through various ongoing legal proceedings and will be channeled through a foundation established by the company.

Illustrative image for the news: San Juan: Minsud Receives Chita South Porphyry Drilling Results | Panorama Minero

November 5, 2025

San Juan: Minsud Receives Chita South Porphyry Drilling Results

Minsud Resources Corp. announced receipt of assay results from fifteen (15) additional drill holes completed in the recently finalized in-fill and selective peripheral diamond drilling campaign at the supergene-enriched Chita South Porphyry (PSU) Cu-Mo-Au deposit, part of the Chita Valley Project in San Juan province.

Illustrative image for the news: Casposo Restarts Operations with New Production, Positive Valuation, and Toll Processing Deal for 2026 | Panorama Minero

November 4, 2025

Casposo Restarts Operations with New Production, Positive Valuation, and Toll Processing Deal for 2026

Located in San Juan, Argentina, the Casposo mine has resumed operations after six years on care and maintenance, with a refurbished plant, initial production results, and promising expansion prospects. The complex is also set to process third-party ore starting next year.

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Illustrative image for the news: Mendoza: The Government expects to have the Malargüe District fully operational by 2026 | Panorama Minero

November 4, 2025

Mendoza: The Government expects to have the Malargüe District fully operational by 2026

With the goal of eliminating all legal restrictions in the 20,000 km² district, the administration is promoting the approval of 27 projects in the Legislature and advancing another 71 cases to boost copper exploration.

Illustrative image for the news: Latin Metals Signs Agreement with Daura Gold to Advance Two Projects in Santa Cruz | Panorama Minero

November 3, 2025

Latin Metals Signs Agreement with Daura Gold to Advance Two Projects in Santa Cruz

The Canadian firm Daura Gold may acquire up to 80% interest in the Cerro Bayo and La Flora projects, located in Argentina’s Deseado Massif. The deal includes 28,000 meters of drilling and payments totaling up to US$2.1 million.

Illustrative image for the news: Mendoza Moves Forward with Copper: PSJ Project Awaits Legislative Approval to Begin Feasibility Stage | Panorama Minero

November 1, 2025

Mendoza Moves Forward with Copper: PSJ Project Awaits Legislative Approval to Begin Feasibility Stage

The provincial government has issued the Environmental Impact Statement and submitted the file to the Legislature, in accordance with Law 7.722. The proposed investment totals US$559 million.

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Illustrative image for the news: Artificial Intelligence in Mineral Exploration: Four Strategic Levers to Reduce Risk, Cost, and Lead Time | Panorama Minero

November 1, 2025

Artificial Intelligence in Mineral Exploration: Four Strategic Levers to Reduce Risk, Cost, and Lead Time

Mining exploration companies are facing a more complex and uncertain environment. Geopolitical risks are rising, regulatory approvals are becoming harder to obtain, and new mineral discoveries are increasingly scarce. In response, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a key tool to streamline exploration processes and support faster, more efficient decision-making.

Illustrative image for the news: Altar Releases Preliminary Economic Assessment: A Long-Life Copper Operation in San Juan | Panorama Minero

October 30, 2025

Altar Releases Preliminary Economic Assessment: A Long-Life Copper Operation in San Juan

The analysis outlines a combined open-pit and underground mine with a 48-year life of mine and an average annual production of 100,000 tonnes of copper equivalent.

Illustrative image for the news: The Future of Minerals: What the World Will Need by 2035, According to McKinsey | Panorama Minero

October 24, 2025

The Future of Minerals: What the World Will Need by 2035, According to McKinsey

Copper, lithium, and rare earths will lead the new mining era, as South America emerges as a key supplier for the global energy transition.

Illustrative image for the news: Mendoza Considers Next Steps to Prevent Potash Project From Stalling | Panorama Minero

October 24, 2025

Mendoza Considers Next Steps to Prevent Potash Project From Stalling

With nearly 400 million tonnes of probable reserves, Potasio Río Colorado faces setbacks in pilot plant development and unresolved railway logistics.

Illustrative image for the news: RIGI: Projects Reach US$ 33 Billion in Mining and Energy | Panorama Minero

October 24, 2025

RIGI: Projects Reach US$ 33 Billion in Mining and Energy

Argentina’s new investment incentive regime now accounts for more than US$ 33.8 billion in proposed projects, with copper, lithium, and gas infrastructure leading the way. Over 98% of the capital is concentrated in mining and energy.

Illustrative image for the news: Historic Mining Export Record: Gold Leads, Lithium Gains Momentum, and Copper Waits Its Turn | Panorama Minero

October 24, 2025

Historic Mining Export Record: Gold Leads, Lithium Gains Momentum, and Copper Waits Its Turn

Between January and September 2025, Argentina’s mining sector exported US$ 4.213 billion, with gold as the main growth driver. The figures reflect expansion, but also a high level of concentration.

Illustrative image for the news: Aldebaran Announces the Formation of Centauri Minerals | Panorama Minero

October 24, 2025

Aldebaran Announces the Formation of Centauri Minerals

Centauri Minerals Inc. is the previously announced new Aldebaran spin-out company formed to initially focus on exploration in Northern Argentina. Aldebaran will continue to focus on the Altar copper-gold project located in San Juan province.

Illustrative image for the news: Minera Alumbrera recycled 100% of the mining tires used during its operation | Panorama Minero

October 24, 2025

Minera Alumbrera recycled 100% of the mining tires used during its operation

Minera Alumbrera recycled 14,750 tons of end-of-life tires (ELTs) that were used throughout the development of the Bajo de la Alumbrera mine. In this way, the life cycle of these mining materials was given new meaning, as they are now being used in playgrounds and sports fields across the country.

Illustrative image for the news: “We need to increase our copper exploration and start bringing mines into operation more quickly” | Panorama Minero

October 21, 2025

“We need to increase our copper exploration and start bringing mines into operation more quickly”

PANORAMA MINERO is present at IMARC, the international event taking place in Sydney, Australia. John Fennell, CEO of the International Copper Association of Australia, outlines the challenges facing the copper sector, the reprocessing of old tailings, technological advancements, and how METS —Mining Equipment Technological Services— are a trademark of Australian mining.

Illustrative image for the news: Challenger Gold Signs Production Drilling and Explosives Services Contracts for Hualilan Toll Milling Phase | Panorama Minero

October 21, 2025

Challenger Gold Signs Production Drilling and Explosives Services Contracts for Hualilan Toll Milling Phase

Toll Milling Plant Refurbishment and Commissioning Complete.

Illustrative image for the news: Gualcamayo: A Mine Once Headed for Closure That Drastically Reversed Its Situation | Panorama Minero

October 17, 2025

Gualcamayo: A Mine Once Headed for Closure That Drastically Reversed Its Situation

Minas Argentinas S.A. consolidates its recovery and earns an A+(arg) rating from FIX SCR, highlighting its financial and operational strength.

Illustrative image for the news: Mining on the Global Map: Argentina’s Position in the New ICMM Index | Panorama Minero

October 17, 2025

Mining on the Global Map: Argentina’s Position in the New ICMM Index

The new Mining Contribution Index places Argentina among the economies with the lowest relative weight of the sector.

Illustrative image for the news: ALABC Leads Latin America’s Strongest-Ever Presence at IMARC 2025 | Panorama Minero

October 15, 2025

ALABC Leads Latin America’s Strongest-Ever Presence at IMARC 2025

The Australia–Latin America Business Council (ALABC) is proud to announce an expanded program of high-level activities at IMARC 2025, reinforcing the growing collaboration between Australia and Latin America’s mining, investment, and innovation sectors.

Illustrative image for the news: Road Infrastructure in Focus: Catamarca Showcased Its Potential at the "Sweden Mining Initiative" | Panorama Minero

October 13, 2025

Road Infrastructure in Focus: Catamarca Showcased Its Potential at the "Sweden Mining Initiative"

At a meeting organized by the Embassy of Sweden in Argentina, the province of Catamarca presented the progress and potential of its mining industry.

Illustrative image for the news: Minas Argentinas Inaugurates Its Offices in the Former Cinzano Site, Bringing New Life to a Historic San Juan Landmark | Panorama Minero

October 13, 2025

Minas Argentinas Inaugurates Its Offices in the Former Cinzano Site, Bringing New Life to a Historic San Juan Landmark

The mining company, part of Aisa Group, has relocated its administrative headquarters to the former Cinzano site, an iconic area in the capital of San Juan. The new building becomes a meeting point for its teams and strategic suppliers, reflecting the company’s growth and future outlook in the province.

Illustrative image for the news: Lithium’s Logistics Challenges: Toward an Integrated Supply Chain | Panorama Minero

October 9, 2025

Lithium’s Logistics Challenges: Toward an Integrated Supply Chain

Optimizing operations, strengthening traceability, and ensuring sustainability have become decisive factors for the competitiveness of lithium in South America.

Illustrative image for the news: "The Mining Sector Plays a Key Role in the Australia–Latin America Relationship" | Panorama Minero

October 9, 2025

"The Mining Sector Plays a Key Role in the Australia–Latin America Relationship"

Panorama Minero interviewed Julio González, Director of the Australia-Latin America Business Council (ALABC), who discussed the growing economic ties between Australia and Latin America, the critical role of mining in this relationship, and the international significance of an event like IMARC.

Illustrative image for the news: Gualcamayo Receives Approval for Environmental Report | Panorama Minero

October 9, 2025

Gualcamayo Receives Approval for Environmental Report

The document outlines the upcoming production phase of the mine located in Jachal, in the northern part of San Juan Province.