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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
"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.
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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.
Fortuna Publishes Q3 Gold Production: Lindero’s Performance
Fortuna produced 72,462 gold equivalent ounces (GEO) for the third quarter of 2025. Strong performance coming from Lindero, Fortuna’s mine located in Salta province.
Rio Tinto Seeks Financing and Targets Rincón Production Start by Late 2027
The project at the Salar del Rincón in Salta has been incorporated into Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI) and foresees a US$2.5 billion investment over five years.
Europe: From Interest to Action? France and the EU Advance with Strategic Financing for Mining and Energy in Argentina
France and the European Union are beginning to translate their investment intentions into action, with a credit offer of up to US$400 million for energy infrastructure projects in San Juan.
The Debate Over Lithium Value Addition: Diverging Views on the Mineral’s Industrial Future
Executives, analysts, union leaders, and officials agree on the need to advance toward greater industrialization of lithium, though they differ on how to achieve it.
Los Azules Feasibility Study Confirms Economically Robust Copper Project
It also confirms Leading ESG Performance.
Mining Chambers of Northern Argentina Push for a Joint Agenda to Strengthen Competitiveness
Representatives from Jujuy, Salta, and Catamarca agreed on the need to consolidate a regional vision to tackle infrastructure, permitting, and supplier development challenges.
NewPeak: Objective to begin drilling campaign at Las Opeñas in 2026
The project is located in San Juan province, along the El Indio gold belt, which host deposits like Veladero and Pascua Lama. The company targets a drill program, targeting first half of 2026.
Peñas Negras Project: Sendero Resources Provides Strategic and Exploration Update
The project, located in La Rioja province, is part of the Vicuña Belt.
MARA and the Diaguita Community of Minas Capillitas Sign a Framework Agreement
The MARA project involves the development of the Agua Rica deposit, located in Catamarca, using the infrastructure of Bajo la Alumbrera, which operated for 20 years until 2018. Glencore is the sole owner and operator of the MARA project.
Belgrano Cargas Privatization: The Government Seeks Mining Partners to Secure Cargo Volumes and Advance the Tender Process
The participation of lithium and copper companies will be key to ensuring the success of the privatization strategy.
Global Lithium Oversupply Estimated at 150,000 Tonnes
According to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, production currently exceeds demand and will keep prices under pressure for at least two years.
CAEM Renewed Its Board for the 2025–2027 Term
Roberto Cacciola was re-elected as president and will continue to lead the organization for the next two years.
Unico Silver: Present and plans for the near term future
Todd Williams, Managing Director of Unico Silver, discusses the Australian company's projects in the province of Santa Cruz.
Lucero: “There Is a Pending Issue With Lithium Export Duties”
The official confirmed ongoing dialogue and pointed to a likely recovery in lithium prices.
Expectations for Lithium Price Recovery Remain, Though Not in the Short Term
Industry leaders foresee an eventual rebound in international prices but warn that it will not happen immediately.
At Lithium in South America, Governors Highlighted Provincial Predictability and Called for Greater Coordination with the National Government
The governors of Catamarca and Jujuy emphasized legal certainty as a foundation for attracting investment and urged stronger federal cooperation in infrastructure and financing.
McEwen Copper’s Los Azules Joins Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI)
Argentina endorses a USD 2.7 billion investment for the development of Los Azules, one of the country’s most significant mining projects.