Category: investments

Blue Sky Uranium Corp. has unveiled the results of a new Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Ivana uranium-vanadium deposit, part of the Amarillo Grande Project located in the province of Río Negro. The updated assessment includes a new mineral resource estimate, with approximately 80% of the resources now in the Indicated category. “This assessment demonstrates a solid economy for a surface mining operation, with 11 years of production for both minerals.”

According to the annual report from Canada's Fraser Institute, Salta has managed to position itself as the leading province nationwide in two fundamental aspects for the mining industry.

The tenth edition of the international exhibition "San Juan Mining Expo" organized by Panorama Minero since 2006, was the site of a historic meeting in the mining industry.

Based on a recent report from the national mining department, the ratio between imports and exports of mining projects saw a significant increase in April 2024 compared to the same period the previous year.

Mining companies must adapt to uncontrollable events to maintain their operations and profitability. In this regard, current mitigation strategies still present significant challenges that must not be overlooked.

The San Juan Chamber of Deputies has approved the province's adherence to the Regime of Incentives for Large Investments (RIGI), a program promoted by the national government. Governor Marcelo Orrego welcomed the initiative, emphasizing that this adherence will open new opportunities for development and progress in the province. "San Juan's adherence to the RIGI is excellent news. It opens a great door to development, work, and progress. I congratulate and thank the legislators who prioritized the welfare of the province and our people," Orrego stated.

The recently approved Law 27,742 includes 65 articles aimed at providing incentives and guarantees to foster and attract private investments in projects that contribute to the development of the local economy.

The project includes construction and expansion work on mining roads, with the objective of ensuring transit between mining areas of interest and local communities or production centers.

Companies to invest between US$250 and US$400 million in strategic electric infrastructure.

The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) chose Mendoza to host their first business round in Latin America. The balance of the event and medium-term objectives.

The province, through Impulsa Mendoza, is leveraging its advantages to attract investment and expertise, confronting its lack of local experience with international-level training.

After ten days of record-breaking presentations, the Uspallata mining proposal received over 60% support from speakers. The next step is the technical ruling by Mendoza’s Environmental Mining Authority. What comes next?

An exclusive analysis by Inés and Carlos Saravia Frías on the major opportunities for the mining industry arising from the RIGI and the removal of export duties.

The new office aims to meet the increasing demand for tailored financial services across the mining value chain.

Caleras San Juan is expecting the upcoming start-up of a fourth MAERZ kiln.

The governor of San Juan met with industry leaders ahead of his presentation.

The 50 km project is expected to be completed by December.

As part of the 25th edition of the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), held in the city of Xiamen from September 8 to 11, the province of Catamarca presented a high-level agenda aimed at showcasing its mining potential to global investors.

The Catamarca delegation kicked off an intense agenda this week in Tokyo, aiming to attract new investments for the development of its mining industry.

Organized by the Argentine-Chinese Chamber of Production, Industry and Commerce, the event aimed to showcase the existing ties as well as future opportunities between the province of San Juan and the world’s second-largest economy. Mining and technological innovations were key highlights of China Day.

The initiative will contribute over 110 GWh annually to the national power grid and is part of an investment program that will exceed USD 1.6 billion over the next decade, covering sectors such as mining, renewable energy, fishing, agribusiness, and real estate, among others.

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.

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.

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 historic Mining Investment Law is moving toward a comprehensive modernization aimed at streamlining procedures, reducing discretion, and strategically coexisting with the RIGI. Authorities and experts outlined the key pillars of the reform and its impact on current and future projects.

The company activates the country’s first copper PEELP, a long-term strategic investment scheme under the RIGI framework, essential for financing the development of the Josemaría and Filo del Sol deposits.

While other jurisdictions negotiate with the federal government, Mendoza supports the bill that strengthens the provincial role in identifying protected areas and seeks to provide predictability for mining investment.

The governor stated that Mendoza province of has entered a process it had previously been unable to navigate, with environmental assessments, controls, and decision-making mechanisms now enabling progress.

With the inclusion of the Deep Carbonates project in the RIGI, Aisa Group reaffirms its long-term focus aimed at converting large investments into sustainable development, skilled employment, and innovation for Argentina.

The framework instrument seeks to consolidate value chains, attract long-term investment and enhance secure, competitive supply.

Details of the agreement strengthening Argentina’s mining sector, promoting lithium and copper investment, and supporting projections of record exports in the coming years.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Argentina outlined regulatory and trade implications of the Reciprocal Trade and Investment Agreement signed by both governments.

With projected investments of up to US$200 million, Basalto S.R.L. seeks to scale its production model, generate employment, and, in the medium term, enter the RIGI. The details are provided by Cristian Pinto, Engineering and Operations Manager.

After 17 years without new gold mines in San Juan, Hualilán began shipping ore to Casposo and projects the first doré metal pour in the coming months.

On March 2, Argentina Day included a panel made up of officials who analyzed the role Argentina can adopt in light of the growing demand for minerals for the energy transition.

The copper project has formally applied to Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime. If approved, it would become Mendoza’s first metallic mining project to enter the national framework.

The governor of San Juan spoke to business leaders and investors at a Council of the Americas working lunch about opportunities in mining, energy, and productive development.