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.
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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 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.
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.
Toll Milling Plant Refurbishment and Commissioning Complete.
Minas Argentinas S.A. consolidates its recovery and earns an A+(arg) rating from FIX SCR, highlighting its financial and operational strength.
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At a meeting organized by the Embassy of Sweden in Argentina, the province of Catamarca presented the progress and potential of its mining industry.
The mining company, part of Aisa Group, has relocated its administrative headquarters to the former Cinzano site, an iconic area in the capital of San Juan. The new building becomes a meeting point for its teams and strategic suppliers, reflecting the company’s growth and future outlook in the province.
Optimizing operations, strengthening traceability, and ensuring sustainability have become decisive factors for the competitiveness of lithium in South America.
Panorama Minero interviewed Julio González, Director of the Australia-Latin America Business Council (ALABC), who discussed the growing economic ties between Australia and Latin America, the critical role of mining in this relationship, and the international significance of an event like IMARC.
