The second update of the Josemaría Environmental Impact Assessment extends the mine's lifespan from 19 to 25 years, incorporating technical improvements that promise job growth and sustainable water use.
The province, through Impulsa Mendoza, is leveraging its advantages to attract investment and expertise, confronting its lack of local experience with international-level training.
On August 4–5, the province of San Juan will host Argentina Copper 2025, an international conference that will bring together top public and private leaders from the mining sector to discuss one of the most strategic topics of the decade: copper’s role in the energy transition and the new global economic order.
The renowned expert offers an unfiltered analysis of lithium’s future, China’s dominant role, and Argentina’s potential in the new energy economy. A direct view from the heart of the global market.
Decree 449/25 restructures core procedures in Argentina’s mining regime and redefines the technical roles of the state to streamline investment. The measures aim to cut delays, avoid institutional overlap, and improve control over geological data.
The mine closure and ecological restoration plan at Alumbrera is being presented as a national benchmark in Argentina. The visit also featured a technical exchange with JICA, focused on sustainable mining and institutional collaboration.
Iván Grgic, executive at Vicuña Argentina and key figure behind the Josemaría copper project, takes over as president of the Chamber. The new board includes representatives from major mining firms operating in the province.
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The contract, signed under Argentina’s MATER framework, guarantees 100% renewable electricity for seven years. “This agreement allows us to operate more efficiently and responsibly, and reaffirms our environmental commitment,” said BASF’s Managing Director for Latin America.
With the public hearing already scheduled, PSJ Cobre Mendocino is accelerating its process toward obtaining the Environmental Impact Statement. With a $559 million investment and thousands of jobs at stake, Mendoza is hopeful about a mining revival.
Glencore Pachón’s Entrepreneur Fund Program has been running for three years, establishing itself as a key driver of innovation and local development in the Calingasta department.
AMS Device Manager Version 15.LTS Supports New Connectivity Methods to Simplify Device Management and Improve Visibility.
Driven by a partnership between the Ministry of Production, the UNCA Vocational School, and G&C Andalgalá Perforaciones, the course trained 50 local young people through hands-on instruction and official certification.
Lake’s flagship Kachi Lithium Brine Project is located in Catamarca Province.
The governor of San Juan took part in the signing of a key agreement between Argentina and France on critical minerals, amid growing bilateral cooperation. He emphasized the need to move from intentions to concrete action.
- Spot sales contract executed for 60 metric tonnes of battery quality >99.5% lithium carbonate product - Fixed sales price referenced from SMM battery grade lithium carbonate price
As part of an Australian transnational educational program supporting the development of a skilled workforce in the critical minerals sector, experts from the University of Queensland, in collaboration with SMI-ICE-Chile, will provide training on mine safety and sustainability in resource-rich regions of Latin America.
Volvo Trucks Argentina celebrated three decades of the FH model with the launch of a special limited edition that combines innovation, exclusive design, and high performance.
The HMN Li Project is located in Salta and Catamarca Provinces, in the heart of the lithium triangle.
With a corporate booth, Milicic is present at Peru's main mining suppliers’ event on June 24 and 25, consolidating its track record in the country after four years of operations.
Latin Metals Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive option agreement with Golden Arrow Resources Corp. to acquire up to a 100% interest in the Huachi property.
NOA Lithium Brines Inc. announced that it has discovered an on-site fresh water source within the properties of its 100%-owned Rio Grande Project, located in Salta province, as part of its 2025 water drilling exploration program.
This is a key tool to strengthen transparency, streamline procedures, and optimize the management of the province's natural resources.
Statement by San Juan’s Minister of Mining, Dr. Juan Pablo Perea, following the launch of the digital Mining Registry and Canon system.
With results revealing four mineralization horizons and a low-impact extraction model, Mendoza is analyzing what could be the future of uranium mining in the country.
NGEx Minerals Ltd. announced additional drill results from its 100% owned Lunahuasi high-grade copper-gold-silver project in San Juan province. Assay results from four of the remaining twelve drill holes are presented below.
