Caleras San Juan Completes Its Master Plan and Defines a New Roadmap Toward 2035
Raúl Cabanay, General Manager, discussed the projected growth of the lime market and the challenges posed by the expansion of copper mining.
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The statement by Secretary of Nuclear Affairs Federico Ramos Napoli set the tone for the visit to Sierra Pintada: while environmental remediation advances, the national government is beginning to emphasize the need to build social legitimacy around a potential recovery of uranium production in Argentina.
The Environmental Management Unit (UGA) carried out its first community-open site visit at the project located in Uspallata. The visit activated direct oversight of the in-fill drilling campaign and marked the first operational test of the enhanced monitoring framework that the province seeks to consolidate for its new mining stage.
The company announced a new edition of its Escuelas JSC Puna initiative, a free training program offering officially certified qualifications.
The provincial government presented progress on road, educational and border control infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor.
The company received the Commitment to Literacy Seal for its contribution to the provincial Comprendo y Aprendo program, an initiative expected to reach nearly 800 educational institutions and more than 66,000 students across San Juan this year.
The initiative will require an initial investment of US$300,000 and will provide electricity to local families and suppliers. The project also includes a future stage incorporating solar power generation.
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NGEx Minerals Ltd. announced results from two drill holes completed as part of the Phase 4 Drill Program at its 100%-owned high-grade copper-gold-silver Lunahuasi project, located in San Juan Province.
Following a provincial investment exceeding AR$1 billion in infrastructure and equipment, the Paso de Sico Border Complex has resumed unrestricted operations for freight transport, private vehicles, and tourism.
National officials have reaffirmed the remediation of Sierra Pintada, while Blue Sky Uranium continues to report technical and financial progress at the Ivana deposit in Río Negro.
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The Argentine government approved the Vicuña Project’s application to join the Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI) under the category of Long-Term Strategic Export Project (PEELP). With this decision, Vicuña becomes the only copper project in Argentina to obtain this classification within the regime.
Minera Sud Argentina supports training programs in robotics, programming, digital design, and residential electrical systems, with the goal of expanding learning, employment, and development opportunities for young people and adults in the department.
During Exponor 2026, the organization emphasized the need to strengthen local companies, foster partnerships, and expand industrial capacity to supply future mining projects.
The results of the 2026 campaign at La Coipita are beginning to consolidate a broader understanding of the potential of the project located in the westernmost part of San Juan.
Governor Gustavo Sáenz launched the Salta 2050 Plan and positioned mining, the energy transition, and export infrastructure as pillars of long-term economic growth. The province aims to consolidate its position as Argentina’s leading lithium-producing jurisdiction and as a key node within the NOA bioceanic corridor.
Impulsa Mendoza Defines the Geological Screening Process to Select Projects for Its Exploration Fund
Sebastián Piña confirmed that the province is in the final stage of hiring geological specialists who will evaluate which projects with approved Environmental Impact Declarations (DIA) may become available to the financial vehicle aimed at mining exploration.
Salta, Jujuy and Catamarca exported minerals worth US$1.065 billion during the first four months of the year, representing a year-over-year increase of 107.3% compared to the same period in 2025.
The province has begun strengthening oversight, formalization, and technical assistance for a segment that has historically been informal and fragmented.
According to data released by INDEC, Argentina’s Mining Industrial Production Index increased 9.5% compared to April 2025 and posted a 7.4% gain during the first four months of 2026. Lithium and metallic minerals were among the main drivers of growth.
The facility located in the El Pantanillo Industrial Park manufactures polypropylene big bags used in lithium logistics. The plant currently employs 80 workers and exports part of its production to Brazil.
The Vicuña mining project, located in the province of San Juan, has begun incorporating a fleet of 28 trucks that will be used for its Early Works program, a phase focused on developing key infrastructure for the future operation.