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Mining Prices on the Rise: Argentina’s Mineral Export Index Climbs 3% Driven by Gold and Copper

According to a recent report from Argentina’s Secretariat of Mining, the global minerals market experienced significant volatility in March, reflecting a complex international backdrop shaped by macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and shifts in trade policies among major global powers. Against this backdrop, Argentina’s Mineral Export Price Index rose 3% month-over-month, consolidating at historically high levels.

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Compendio de Proyectos Mineros en Argentina 2025

April 25, 2025

Catamarca: Members of the Santa María Chamber of Mining Suppliers toured the MARA Project facilities

The visit took place as part of the "Open Doors" program, aimed at gaining first-hand insight into the processes and progress in sustainable mining.

April 25, 2025

Arminera 2025: A Gathering to Discover the Latest Innovations in the Industry

From May 20 to 22, Argentina’s mining industry will experience one of its most important events of the year: Arminera 2025. Over 300 companies will take over 20,000 m² at La Rural fairgrounds in Buenos Aires to showcase the latest innovations transforming the mining ecosystem at both local and regional levels.

April 25, 2025

Copper: Glencore and the Government of Catamarca Strengthen the Future of MARA

At a pivotal moment for copper mining in Argentina, Glencore presented the progress of the MARA Project — one of the country's most significant copper initiatives — during an institutional meeting with the Governor of Catamarca, Raúl Jalil

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April 24, 2025

Catamarca: The Bi-Oceanic Corridor and the Key Role of Mining

Catamarca plans to project its production to Asian markets and other global destinations through Chilean deep-water ports

April 24, 2025

AbraSilver Announces New Copper Discovery at La Coipita Project

Drilling Confirms High-Grade Secondary Enrichment Zone within Large Porphyry System

April 24, 2025

Lunahuasi: Outstanding results coming from drilling activities

NGEx Minerals Ltd. provided the fifth update on its ongoing Phase 3 drill program at the high-grade copper-gold-silver project in San Juan province.

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April 24, 2025

Astra Exploration Commences Drilling at La Manchuria

The junior company has received proceeds of approximately C$1,025,000.

April 23, 2025

Industrial Cerro Blanco: Advanced Solutions for Construction and Mining

The San Juan-based SME supplies white cement for the construction market and reagents for the mining and metallurgical sector.

April 23, 2025

The Future of Copper: Between Structural Challenges and Strategic Opportunity

The global race for copper is accelerating, with projections suggesting the world will need 70% more copper by 2050. This figure—equivalent to adding the output of 20 Escondida-sized mines each year—not only highlights the scale of the challenge but also underscores the vast opportunities for copper-producing countries, especially in South America.

April 23, 2025

Critical Minerals: Argentina and Its Geopolitical Positioning

The armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine represents the most significant crisis in Europe since 1945, with no end to hostilities in sight.

April 22, 2025

Jujuy seeks to strengthen its road and energy network to support mining growth

With the goal of securing funding for Route 66—which includes a logistical and mining component—the province is moving forward with project improvements through meetings with a World Bank mission.

April 22, 2025

Chita Project and the Goal of Increasing Mineral Inventory

José Cepeda, CEO of Minera Sud Argentina S.A., discusses the ongoing work at Chita to determine whether another deposit could be added to the project located in the Iglesia Department of San Juan province.

April 22, 2025

Local Development: MARA Launches Water Infrastructure Works to Support Livestock Production in Catamarca

The Catamarca-based mining project has launched a comprehensive infrastructure plan in the department of Santa María, with an investment of ARS 600 million aimed at improving water access for local livestock production.

April 22, 2025

"Local training is key to the responsible development of mining in Catamarca"

Verónica Soria, Minister of Labor, Planning and Human Resources of the Province of Catamarca, emphasized the government's commitment to promoting genuine employment through targeted training programs aimed at meeting mining sector demand.

April 22, 2025

Andalgalá: Launch of the Drilling Assistant Training Course

A new technical training opportunity has been introduced in the Department of Andalgalá, Catamarca Province, with the official launch of the Drilling Assistant Training Course.

April 21, 2025

Fiambalá: Training in Environmental and Social Management

The town of Medanitos is benefiting from a comprehensive mining training program.

April 21, 2025

Expo EFI 2025: Economic Outlooks for a Mining Industry Seeking Stability

Argentina’s economy is at a pivotal crossroads. Amid ongoing reforms, a still-fragile financial landscape, and growing expectations for global reintegration, stability has become a critical need—especially for strategic sectors like mining. In this context, the 12th edition of Expo EFI, taking place on April 29–30 at the Buenos Aires Convention Center, stands out as a key platform to understand where the country’s economic direction is headed.

April 17, 2025

Altar Project: Aldebaran Provides Update

Field activities are progressing well at the copper-gold project located in San Juan province, including drilling results, PEA and Earn-In Agreement with Sibanye Stillwater.

April 16, 2025

Don Nicolas Mine: Cerrado Gold Announced First Quarter 2025 Production Results

Gold Equivalent Ounce ("GEO") Production of 11,163 GEO for the 1st Quarter (Q1) 2025. Record Production of 7,228, GEO from Heap Leach operations during the quarter. 2025 Production Guidance Increased to 55,000 – 60,000 GEO. Underground Production commencing in H2/2025

April 16, 2025

Galan Lithium: HMW Phase 1 Funding and Offtake Secured with USA Based Partner

Galan secures binding funding package for initial production at Hombre Muerto West (HMW). Execution of an Offtake Agreement and an Operating Agreement with Authium Limited (Authium)

April 16, 2025

Raúl Jalil Leads the Lithium Board with New Strategic Agreements

The governor of Catamarca, Raúl Jalil, has assumed the rotating presidency of the Lithium Board, reaffirming his commitment to the sustainable development of this key resource for Argentina's energy transition.

April 15, 2025

Gold Fever: Goldman Sachs and UBS Hike Gold Price Forecasts as ETFs Surge, Making It the Top-Performing Asset

Gold-backed ETF assets under management reach record US$345 billion. With a year-to-date return of over 24%, gold cements its position as the best-performing investment of 2025. Major players in the gold accumulation race emerge.

April 15, 2025

Milei Highlights Mining and Geopolitical Shifts as Argentina Lifts Longstanding Import Barriers

The President reaffirmed Argentina’s geopolitical alignment with the U.S. and highlighted the strategic role of uranium, lithium, and copper in the country’s new economic phase.

April 15, 2025

National and International Authorities Visited the Copper Project

Los Azules, the copper project located in Calingasta department, San Juan province, received a visit from national and international authorities during a key event aimed at further strengthening both the project's positioning and that of Argentine mining on the global stage.