They’re not truly rare, but they are hard to access. Rare earth elements (REEs) are critical to the world’s technological, military, and energy transitions. China dominates the market, but Argentina is beginning to assess its potential.
Techint Engineering and Construction participated for the first time in Arminera together with TAKRAF Group, a company that provides innovative solutions for the mining industry and is also part of the Techint Group. The presence was not symbolic: it marks a strategic decision of Techint E&C to approach the Argentinean mining ecosystem with a concrete proposal.
Ignacio Morello, Chief Corporate Banking Officer at the bank, outlines the strategy behind the +Mining unit, which is focused on meeting the financing needs of Argentina’s mining ecosystem. Instruments such as leasing, invoice-based lending, and capital markets funding are helping providers invest—even when they lack a strong financial track record. “We’ve managed to disburse funds to mining companies in less than 24 hours,” he says.
In an interview with Panorama Minero, Juan Pablo Cagnola, Area Sales Manager and head of the mining segment at Scania Argentina, analyzes the current landscape for heavy transport, emerging technology trends in mining, and the logistical challenges of operating in extreme environments. The company highlights the key role of digitalization, tailored technical support, and improved economic policy conditions in facilitating investment.
The European Union (EU) has identified lithium, copper, cobalt, nickel, gallium, boron, and rare earth elements as critical minerals essential to the energy transition and technological innovation. In this context, it launched a series of initiatives aimed at diversifying its supply sources—primarily to reduce dependence on China—by promoting the extraction, processing, and recycling of these minerals within its own borders.
Argentina’s key mining exhibition concluded with unprecedented participation from companies, provinces, and international delegations. The value chain, financing, and technology were the most discussed topics during three days of high-level activity.
The project is located in the Vicuña district, San Juan province.
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Drilling results expands High-Grade Gold & Silver Mineralization East of Oculto
The project is located in the province of Salta and is operated by Rio Tinto.
The project is located immediately adjacent to the north of Aldebaran Resources’ Altar porphyry copper system in San Juan province.
The integrated project advances with an ecological restoration model grounded in science, local engagement, and international standards.
In a deep-dive interview with Roberto Cacciola, and ahead of a new edition of Arminera, the president of CAEM analyzed the RIGI framework, the outlook for various minerals, and the key role of local suppliers, communication, and infrastructure as critical factors for the sector.
The mining relationship between Peru and Argentina is entering a pivotal phase. In the first four months of 2024, Peruvian exports of mining goods and services to the Argentine market reached **USD 17.9 million**, marking a **70% year-over-year increase**, according to official data from PROMPERÚ. This growth reflects more than just numbers — it confirms the rise of a **high-value technical-commercial partnership** between two key mining players in South America.
Strong start to drilling confirms growth potential beyond existing resource.
Arminera 2025 will bring together representatives from all Argentine provinces driving mining development. From May 20 to 22, governors, business leaders, and industry specialists will meet at La Rural Exhibition Center in Buenos Aires to discuss the future of the sector, including perspectives, projects, and challenges.
Ivana deposit is located within the Amarillo Grande project, located in Rio Negro province.
Lilac, a leading provider of direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, reported the successful operation of its lithium extraction demonstration plant in Jujuy.
Argenta Silver Corp. intends to drill approximately 4,000 meters in Phase 2 at the Company's flagship El Quevar Project, located in Salta Province.
The Australian Junior Company announced that Measured and Indicated Resource grew up to 8.2 Mt LCE.
A 90-day pause begins between the world’s two leading economic powers.
Managed by Mogotes Metals Inc., Filo Sur is located less than 3 km from Filo Del Sol.
NGEx Minerals Ltd. reported its results for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
In the heart of the Jujuy highlands, a program focused on reviving traditional Andean crops is restoring ancestral knowledge, creating economic opportunities, and proving that mining can also cultivate sustainable development.
Multiple New Discoveries Confirmed, Exceptional Shallow Oxide Silver Mineralisation Continues.
A remote island in the far north, virtually uninhabited, is beginning to draw international attention — a strategic move reminiscent of Alaska in the 19th century?.