San Juan: Mining Day Celebration at Veladero
For the first time, this celebration took place at the mine itself. The event also marked the 20th anniversary of the start of production at the site.
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Alfredo Cornejo: “Mining Will Be the Driving Force Behind Mendoza’s Progress”
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AOMA Secures 8% Salary Hike for Argentina’s Extractive Mining Workforce
The Argentine Mining Workers’ Union (AOMA) has reached a new wage agreement with the Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies (CAEM), establishing a cumulative 8% increase in base salaries for the extractive segment. The adjustment will be applied in two stages: 4% in March and 4% in April.
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AbraSilver Further Expands High-Grade Silver Mineralization at Diablillos
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Battery Metal Volatility and Its Strategic Impact on Mining
Amid a climate of pronounced volatility in key energy transition metals, the latest reports from S&P Global Platts present mixed signals for lithium, cobalt, and recyclable materials such as black mass. These market fluctuations are directly affecting ongoing projects in Argentina — a critical player in the global lithium supply chain.
Arminera 2025 Unveils Its Agenda: Innovation, Knowledge, and a Boost for Investment
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Copper in San Juan: Australian Company Completes Initial Drilling Campaign at the TMT Project
Belararox Limited reached a target depth of 1,305 metres at Tambo South, confirmed copper mineralization associated with multiple intrusions, and successfully concluded the 2024/2025 field season. Laboratory results and updated geological models are expected in the coming weeks.
Artificial Intelligence Adoption Advances in Mining and Natural Resources, but Strategic Challenges Remain
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Grupo Calidra Announces Native Flora Restoration Project in San Juan
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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.
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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