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San Juan: the change of authorities at IPEEM was decided

The Government of San Juan announced the appointment of Natalia Marchese as the new president of the Provincial Institute of Mining Exploration and Exploitation (IPEEM). The decision was made by Governor Marcelo Orrego, as part of an institutional renewal aimed at strengthening the mining management in the province.

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Compendio de Proyectos Mineros en Argentina 2025

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March 13, 2025

NGEx: More outstanding results at Lunahuasi

NGEx Minerals Ltd. provided the fourth update on its ongoing Phase 3 drill program at the 100% owned Lunahuasi high-grade copper-gold-silver project in San Juan province. Eight drill rigs are now turning at Lunahuasi with eleven holes completed and 16,433m drilled.

March 12, 2025

Lindero Mine and Arizaro Gold Project: Updated Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources

In spite of year-over-year mining depletion, Fortuna Mines announced minimal changes to Mineral Reserves at Lindero, with tonnes and gold grade decreasing by 3 percent and 4 percent, respectively

March 12, 2025

Cauchari-Olaroz: EXAR, and a new investment of more than US$40 million

EXAR, the leading lithium carbonate producer in Argentina, announced an investment of over US$40 million for the installation of a prototype direct lithium extraction (DLE) plant, which will allow it to maximize the efficiency of its production at its Cauchari-Olaroz plant (Jujuy province).

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March 11, 2025

Argosy Minerals: Lithium Carbonate spot sales Contract executed

- Spot sales contract executed for 20 metric tonnes of battery quality >99.5% lithium carbonate product - Fixed sales price referenced from SMM battery grade lithium carbonate price

March 7, 2025

Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Arcadium Lithium

Rio Tinto has completed its acquisition of Arcadium Lithium for $6.7 billion, following the sanctioning of the Scheme of Arrangement by the Royal Court of Jersey on 5 March. Rio Tinto is now the ultimate parent company of Arcadium Lithium, which will become Rio Tinto Lithium, and will also include the Rincon lithium project.

March 6, 2025

How Much Progress Has Been Made and What’s Missing: One Year after the Launch of Mendoza's New Mining Push

With Malargüe Western Mining District (MDMO) as its flagship, Mendoza's Governor Alfredo Cornejo rated his administration's efforts in mining development as positive. What is expected from mining in the medium term and how are the exploration projects that have passed all the filters in Mendoza progressing?

Illustrative image for the article: Catamarca: "Without the Work of the Provinces, Tax Benefits Would Lack the Foundation to Drive the Sector Forward"

March 5, 2025

Catamarca: "Without the Work of the Provinces, Tax Benefits Would Lack the Foundation to Drive the Sector Forward"

During PDAC 2025 in Toronto, Catamarca’s Minister of Mining, Marcelo Murúa, analyzed the province’s role in Argentina’s evolving mining landscape, highlighting its lithium and copper tradition, legal certainty, and community engagement as key factors in attracting investment.

March 4, 2025

Argentina in the Global Investor Spotlight Due to RIGI: A Key Day in Toronto

The Argentine delegation took part in PDAC 2025, the world’s largest mining convention, held in Toronto. In Room 106 of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Argentina Day gathered over 400 attendees, including investors, business leaders, and national and provincial officials.

March 3, 2025

Marcelo Orrego at PDAC 2025: “Argentina Has Absolutely Everything to Attract Investment”

The Governor of San Juan is pursuing an active agenda in Canada, aiming to secure investments and ensure progress in the province’s main metal mining projects. He will participate in events, dinners, and conferences and will also visit the Toronto Stock Exchange.

March 3, 2025

Alfredo Cornejo at PDAC: "Agriculture Alone Is Not Enough to Sustain the Country's Growth"

The governor of Mendoza highlighted changes in macroeconomic conditions and the favorable business climate his province has fostered. "We previously faced significant social opposition, but we have been overcoming these challenges swiftly and effectively," he stated.

March 3, 2025

Belararox: Drilling update at the TMT project

Belararox Limited announced a drilling update at its highly prospective Tambo and Malambo prospects at the Toro-Malambo-Tambo (TMT) Project in San Juan Province.

Illustrative image for the article: San Juan: Sable and Moxico Resources Sign Letter Agreement for the El Fierro Project and the Cerro Negro Property

February 28, 2025

San Juan: Sable and Moxico Resources Sign Letter Agreement for the El Fierro Project and the Cerro Negro Property

Sable Resources Ltd. announced that the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sable Argentina S.A., have signed a binding letter agreement with Moxico Resources plc, an unlisted private UK public company granting Moxico an exclusive option to acquire 51% of the Company’s El Fierro Project and Cerro Negro Property, subject to certain exploration and expenditure terms.

February 28, 2025

Hualilan Gold Project Appointment of General Manager Operations

Challenger appoints veteran Mining Engineer Ubirata (Bira) De Oliveira as General Manager Operations for the Hualilan Project.

February 28, 2025

Fénix and Olaroz Mines Achieve Record Combined Production of Over 44,000 Tons of Lithium Carbonate in 2024

Ahead of its acquisition by Rio Tinto, Arcadium Lithium announced strong growth in Argentina in 2024, driven by increased production and project development.

February 28, 2025

Arcadium Lithium Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Results

The lithium company, set to be acquired by Rio Tinto, released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2024. Argentina remains a key region in the company's strategy.

February 20, 2025

Eramine Completes the First Export of Lithium Carbonate Produced in Salta

Eramine has successfully completed its first lithium carbonate export from Salta, marking a milestone in Argentina's mining industry. The project, with an investment exceeding US$870 million, employs direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology.

February 20, 2025

Lunahuasi: Step out holes extend mineralization over 1,000 m North to South

NGEx Minerals Ltd. provided the third update on its ongoing Phase 3 drill program at the 100% owned Lunahuasi high-grade copper-gold-silver project in San Juan province. Six drill rigs are currently turning at Lunahuasi with seven holes completed and 12,800m drilled. Two additional rigs are scheduled to start before the end of February and the planned program has been expanded from 20,000m to 25,000m.

February 19, 2025

Diablillos: AbraSilver Demonstrates Additional Resource Expansion Potential with New Discoveries

AbraSilver Resource Corp. announced high-grade gold and silver assay results from initial drilling at the new Oculto East target, as part of its ongoing, fully-funded Phase IV drill program on its wholly-owned Diablillos project, located in Salta province.

February 19, 2025

“Our vision is that, in the coming years, San Juan will consolidate itself as the epicenter of copper”

The province of San Juan stands as one of the main destinations for national and international mining investments. Dr. Juan Pablo Perea, Minister of Mining of San Juan, reports on the challenges in infrastructure, the development of local suppliers, training for Human Resources, and the benefits of RIGI (Large Investments Incentive Regime)

February 17, 2025

Barrick Reports Operational Results, Veladero Achieves Best Performance in Five Years

Veladero Gold Mine records its best production in years, with a 22% increase in 2024 and a significant reduction in costs.