Salta’s mining authority cleared new exploration activities at the Arizaro satellite deposit, supporting resource expansion alongside ongoing Lindero operations.
The sector grew 29.2% year over year, surpassing the previous 2012 record. Gold and lithium drove most of the performance.
Mining exports totaled US$594 million in the latest month analyzed, with gold sustaining its leading role and lithium posting a record result for December.
The province operates four industrial parks, two of them at full capacity. The government is promoting public-private partnerships to expand productive infrastructure.
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A series of high-level mining finance events in Vancouver highlighted renewed capital interest in precious and industrial metals, with Argentina gaining visibility among stable emerging jurisdictions.
The Catamarca native previously served as chairman between 2020 and 2024 and remained on the board until last week. The agreement consolidates provincial control over the company after the federal government’s exit.
The gold and silver project, located in southern Argentina, adds new targets following an IP geophysical survey and moves toward an initial diamond drilling phase with permits in place.
The province recovered the regime after 30 years, redefined its profile with a mining focus and advanced a scheme that includes relocation, a solar park, an industrial park and strategic subzones.
With around 40 mining projects at different stages and four already in production, Salta’s Puna region faces the challenge of strengthening local suppliers, infrastructure and access to credit.
The Chamber of Mining Company Suppliers of Salta (CAPEMISA) formalized its incorporation into the Business and Productive Council, a space that brings together the main entities of the provincial productive sector and articulates a shared agenda with the public sector.
The provincial government dismissed reports of overflows or impacts at the San Rafael uranium complex, confirming the normal operation of reservoirs and water control systems.
A world-class mining supplier and owner of Doña Paula, the Chilean group combines metallurgical engineering, circular economy and winemaking, under a model that links mining, agribusiness and regional development on both sides of the Andes.
The first project to be activated within the district and the second most advanced, El Seguro operates as a pilot of Mendoza’s mining model and now faces the challenge of moving from logistical enablement to direct exploration through drilling.
Through a post on its X social media account, Elon Musk confirmed that “the largest lithium refinery in the Americas is now operational”.
The Canadian junior now controls projects with approved Environmental Impact Declarations and a broader set of early stage targets, while Mirasol remains a shareholder in the new operator.
Governor Raúl Jalil appointed a new leadership team at the state owned company, with Agustina Lencina joining the board. The changes add to those already implemented at the Ministry of Mining and at YMAD, and aim to strengthen small and medium scale mining with local capital participation.
A chemical engineer has developed a road stabilizer using lithium production residues, delivering significant environmental benefits and substantial water savings.
Following a field assessment, MARA, the foundation and communities from eight mining outposts carried out small-scale, high-impact works to improve water quality for household use and agrolivestock activities.
Panorama Minero spoke with geopolitics expert Fabián Calle about the regional and global landscape, the role of the United States, and the new scenario now taking shape. Where does Argentina stand?
With active operations in silver and gold, DLE technology in lithium, and a strengthening bilateral relationship, the United States is advancing its positioning across the region, from Jujuy to Santa Cruz, with mining as one of its key anchors.
The precious metal broke through a historic threshold and continues to set consecutive record highs, driven by geopolitical tensions, monetary policy expectations, and sustained demand for safe-haven assets.
