Technical report from Argentina’s Secretariat of Mining examines global copper demand, reserves, supply constraints and price outlook, with projections pointing to structural market deficits.
An Aleph report analyzes recent lithium carbonate production, exports and price trends as markets move toward a range near US$20,000 per ton.
The coordination body between Catamarca, Salta and Jujuy enters a new institutional phase while international lithium prices show an annual increase close to 85%.*
The province exported US$50 million in minerals during the first month of 2026. Together with San Juan, Salta, Jujuy and Santa Cruz, it accounted for 98.9% of Argentina’s mining exports, which totaled US$812 million.
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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.
Two companies linked to technological services for mineral prospecting and exploration are registered under Argentina’s Knowledge Economy Law from the province.
Present at Argentina Day, the Vice Governor of Mendoza, Hebe Casado, reaffirmed the provincial mining policy and the intention to move forward with exploration work.
At PDAC, the Minister of Mining of San Juan, Juan Pablo Perea, analyzed the current state of the sector and the Senate’s preliminary approval of the Glacier Law in the Senate. The statements in first person.
The testimonies of Rubén Dusso (Vice Governor of Catamarca), Carlos Sadir (Governor of Jujuy), Teresita Madera (Vice Governor of La Rioja), and Ignacio Lupión (Minister of Production and Mining of Salta).
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 dean of the Faculty of Technology and Applied Sciences confirmed a sharp increase in mining-related programs and an unusual gender balance. Students are being recruited by companies before graduation.
The Indian state-backed company has been operating in Catamarca for more than a year and is now undergoing its public consultation process. In the initial phase, 11 drill holes are planned.
The company has initiated a registry of trades and professions within its direct area of influence, alongside technical studies and infill drilling campaigns consolidating the feasibility phase.
Led by Patagonia Gold, Calcatreu projects to begin irrigation in 30 to 40 days, marking the step from civil works toward operational testing within the heap leaching scheme.
The progress of Calcatreu, operated by Patagonia Gold, and new works linked to hydrocarbons reflect a multiplier effect on the labor market and regional suppliers.
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.
The update of the NI 43-101 for Taca Taca consolidates one of the largest undeveloped copper projects and positions Salta and Argentina at a metalliferous turning point.
Executive meetings, site visits and project monitoring outlined a roadmap to consolidate regulatory predictability, greater production scale and global integration.
The third stage of the Mendoza district incorporates 71 projects under a single file and places emphasis on cryospheric variables within the environmental technical analysis.
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.
The company defined a new mineralized domain through infill drilling, reinforcing deposit continuity and impacting future resource estimates and Prefeasibility studies.
