Technicians from the Departments of Mine Closure and Evaluation of Special Programs of the Provincial Directorate of Environmental Mining Management (DiPGAM) carried out a new inspection at the Bajo de la Alumbrera Project, which is currently in the stage of progressive closure.
Lithium Argentina AG announced the results of the Scoping Study for the Pozuelos - Pastos Grandes lithium brine project located in Salta Province.
The program has been designed to refine targets within a 500 m × 250 m alteration zone ahead of potential trenching and drilling.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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$559 million.
Mining exploration companies are facing a more complex and uncertain environment. Geopolitical risks are rising, regulatory approvals are becoming harder to obtain, and new mineral discoveries are increasingly scarce. In response, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a key tool to streamline exploration processes and support faster, more efficient decision-making.
The analysis outlines a combined open-pit and underground mine with a 48-year life of mine and an average annual production of 100,000 tonnes of copper equivalent.
With nearly 400 million tonnes of probable reserves, Potasio Río Colorado faces setbacks in pilot plant development and unresolved railway logistics.
Copper, lithium, and rare earths will lead the new mining era, as South America emerges as a key supplier for the global energy transition.
Argentina’s new investment incentive regime now accounts for more than US$ 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.
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.
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.
