Category: Copper

The project is located immediately adjacent to the north of Aldebaran Resources’ Altar porphyry copper system in San Juan province.

Managed by Mogotes Metals Inc., Filo Sur is located less than 3 km from Filo Del Sol.

The historic Barrick Gold Corporation has officially changed its name to Barrick Mining Corporation, reflecting more accurately its corporate strategy of sustained growth in both gold and copper. The decision was approved today by majority vote at the company’s Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders. In French, the name changes from Société aurifère Barrick to Société minière Barrick.

On Sunday, Lundin Mining announced the initial mineral resource estimate for the Filo del Sol sulphide deposit, along with updates to the resource estimates for the Filo del Sol oxide deposit and the Josemaría project.

At a pivotal moment for copper mining in Argentina, Glencore presented the progress of the MARA Project — one of the country's most significant copper initiatives — during an institutional meeting with the Governor of Catamarca, Raúl Jalil

Drilling Confirms High-Grade Secondary Enrichment Zone within Large Porphyry System

Field activities are progressing well at the copper-gold project located in San Juan province, including drilling results, PEA and Earn-In Agreement with Sibanye Stillwater.

Los Azules, the copper project located in Calingasta department, San Juan province, received a visit from national and international authorities during a key event aimed at further strengthening both the project's positioning and that of Argentine mining on the global stage.

Amid a global landscape defined by economic uncertainty, trade tensions, and a growing demand for critical minerals, the **_World Copper Conference 2025_** once again delivered a key snapshot of the state of the copper industry worldwide. Organized by **CRU**, the summit gathered over 300 executives, analysts, CEOs, and government officials over three days at the W Hotel in Santiago—an edition shaped by fast-moving geopolitical developments.

The price of copper has neared the $10,000-per-ton mark, with forecasts suggesting it could reach $12,000 by the end of the year. What infrastructure projects are needed, and how can the Binational Mining Treaty with Chile contribute?

One of the mining executives behind the development of the Olaroz lithium operation, he joins the copper sector driven by Glencore’s plans to advance its projects in Argentina, taking advantage of favorable market and local conditions.

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.

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.

Michael Meding, VP & General Manager of McEwen Copper, discusses Los Azules’ adhesion to the RIGI, strategic partnerships, and the project's path to a Final Investment Decision, aiming for construction by early 2026.

McEwen Copper Inc., a subsidiary of McEwen Mining Inc. announced today that its subsidiary Andes Corporación Minera S.A., has applied for admission of the Los Azules copper project to Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime (“RIGI”).

The environmental impact report (EIA) adjustment for PSJ Cobre Mendocino, formerly known as San Jorge, has been presented. The project entails a US$559 million investment and could become the first mining project in Mendoza to be incorporated into Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Program (RIGI).

In a move that reinforces their position in the global mining industry, BHP and Lundin Mining have completed the acquisition of Filo Corp., a company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the owner of the Filo del Sol (FDS) copper project, located in the Vicuña district between Argentina and Chile. This step marks a key milestone in the expansion of both giants in the copper market, a critical mineral for the energy transition and global technological growth.

Argentina, with great potential to develop its Andean porphyries.

According to data presented by the Group of Exploration Companies of Argentina (GEMERA) at the "Argentina Gold, Silver and Copper" seminar, organized last week by Panorama Minero, foreign investment in mining exploration reached US$493.4 million in 2024, representing a 15.7% increase compared to the previous year. This progress positions Argentina as the sixth global destination for mining investments, surpassing countries such as Peru and Brazil.

With a broad majority, the Mendoza Senate has approved the environmental impact declarations for 34 copper exploration projects in the Western Mining District of Malargüe, opening the door to mining activities in the southern part of the province. This decision, already endorsed by the Chamber of Deputies, was ratified with 33 votes in favor and only 3 against, reflecting political consensus on the importance of this initiative for the regional economy.