PPG Scoping Study Results and Stage 1 Environmental Approval
Lithium Argentina AG announced the results of the Scoping Study for the Pozuelos - Pastos Grandes lithium brine project located in Salta Province.
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San Juan: Commencement of Follow-Up Field Work at La Punilla
The program has been designed to refine targets within a 500 m × 250 m alteration zone ahead of potential trenching and drilling.
Salta Unlocks a Lithium Giant: Pozuelos–Pastos Grandes Cleared to Produce 150,000 Tonnes per Year
Ganfeng and Lithium Argentina move forward with one of the country’s most ambitious lithium ventures. Construction will merge three projects into a single global-scale operation.
Grupo México: Mining and Transportation in a Single Company
In recent days, reports have surfaced about Grupo México’s interest in taking part in the privatization of the Belgrano Cargas and San Martín railways.
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Mendoza Expands Its Exploration Scope and Accelerates the Push for Lithium
The Dos Luis Project is moving forward to a new public hearing following the expansion of its area of interest. The companies driving the plan, covering 234,000 hectares, expect to begin geophysical work between December and January, pending environmental approval.
Unico Silver: New Discoveries Reinforces District Potential at Joaquin
In Santa Cruz province, high-grade results from La Morocha, La Negra SE and La Morocha SE confirm Joaquin as a district-scale silver-gold system.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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$559 million.
Artificial Intelligence in Mineral Exploration: Four Strategic Levers to Reduce Risk, Cost, and Lead Time
Mining exploration companies are facing a more complex and uncertain environment. Geopolitical risks are rising, regulatory approvals are becoming harder to obtain, and new mineral discoveries are increasingly scarce. In response, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a key tool to streamline exploration processes and support faster, more efficient decision-making.
Altar Releases Preliminary Economic Assessment: A Long-Life Copper Operation in San Juan
The analysis outlines a combined open-pit and underground mine with a 48-year life of mine and an average annual production of 100,000 tonnes of copper equivalent.
The Future of Minerals: What the World Will Need by 2035, According to McKinsey
Copper, lithium, and rare earths will lead the new mining era, as South America emerges as a key supplier for the global energy transition.
Mendoza Considers Next Steps to Prevent Potash Project From Stalling
With nearly 400 million tonnes of probable reserves, Potasio Río Colorado faces setbacks in pilot plant development and unresolved railway logistics.
RIGI: Projects Reach US$ 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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
Challenger Gold Signs Production Drilling and Explosives Services Contracts for Hualilan Toll Milling Phase
Toll Milling Plant Refurbishment and Commissioning Complete.
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.
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.