Ricardo Alonso is one of the most authoritative voices in mining and academic matters in Salta. Geologist, writer, he is Emeritus Professor at the National University of Salta, member of the National Academy of Sciences. In addition, he was Secretary of Mining of Salta in two terms and President of the Mining Commission of the Chamber of Deputies. Alonso shares a historical perspective on mining careers in Salta, the dynamics with industry demand, and current challenges.
In November 2025, Argentina’s mining sector remained resilient, with metallic minerals leading exports and lithium consolidating its strategic position despite monthly volatility.
PSJ Cobre Mendocino became the project that validated, in practice, the new provincial mining policy by progressing within the constraints of Law 7,722. A story that began in January 2025 and culminated in December with a political endorsement enabling unprecedented advancement.
The Government of Salta and mining company Rio Tinto are strengthening a joint working agenda aimed at consolidating the Rincón Lithium project as a cornerstone of mining, productive, and territorial development in Northwestern Argentina (NOA).
The Government of San Juan is carrying out a new edition of the Verano Tech 2026 program, a technological training initiative aimed at children and adolescents that, for the first time, is being implemented in mining departments of the province.
San Juan is positioning itself as one of the leading provinces in metal mining in Argentina, with exploration as a central pillar of its present and future development. Exploratory activity plays a key role in the identification of resources, the evaluation of their economic viability, and the reduction of risks prior to productive investment.