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.
Patagonia Gold Corp. announced that it has entered into an investment agreement with Black River Mine Inc. through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Patagonia Gold Canada Inc., pursuant to which the Investor has agreed to invest up to US$40 million to support the development of the Calcatreu Project, located in in Rio Negro province.
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 promise of high returns and the appeal of strategic resources such as lithium and gold have sparked a new wave of investment proposals in cryptoassets allegedly backed by minerals. However, a recent joint statement by the Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies (CAEM) and the San Juan Mining Chamber (CMSJ) has raised serious concerns: many of these ventures may lack both technical and legal backing.
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The Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have just published the 30th edition of the “Red Book”, the highly regarded publication known worldwide as the reference in data related to Uranium Resources, Production/Supply and Demand. This report provides analyses and insights from 62 uranium-producing and consuming countries – some participating for the first time.
Fortuna Mining announced that, during the first quarter of 2025, 1.46 million tonnes of ore were mined, with a stripping ratio of 1.8:1 in line with the plan for the year. A total of 1.75 million tonnes of ore were placed on the leach pad averaging 0.55 g/t Au, containing an estimated 30,943 ounces of gold. Tonnes of ore placed on the leach pad was similar to the previous quarter.
AbraSilver Resource Corp. announced the selection of Worley Limited, a leading global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts, as the engineering contractor for the Definitive Feasibility Study (“DFS”) on its flagship Diablillos silver-gold project.
In a world shaped by industrial transformation, geopolitical tension, and technological disruption, copper is emerging as an essential metal for sustaining the new global economic order. But amid this shift, one question looms large: to what extent can new demand drivers — such as artificial intelligence and data centers — truly replace the traditional ones?
The multinational BHP sent a clear message from the World Copper Conference 2025: it is ready to move forward with an ambitious expansion plan in Chile, but warns that the country must act with "a sense of urgency" if it wants to remain competitive against other investment destinations
In a context of political and economic transformation in Argentina, German companies operating in the country are entering 2025 with a notably more positive outlook, following a transitional year marked by uncertainty. This is one of the key takeaways from the 8th annual survey conducted by AHK Argentina (German-Argentine Chamber of Industry and Commerce) in partnership with EY Argentina, whose findings were presented during the Visión 2025 event.
Pilot plant has produced its first high-purity lithium carbonate using synthetic brine identical in chemical composition to the Rio Grande Sur brines.
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.
NOA Lithium Brines Inc. announced that its drilling contractor has mobilized it’s drilling rig for the Company’s upcoming 2025 water exploration campaign at its flagship Rio Grande Project in Salta Province.
The recent economic policies implemented by U.S. President Donald Trump are triggering a domino effect across key global sectors—including mining. As a relevant player in the production of critical minerals, particularly lithium, gold, copper, and silver, Argentina is not immune to the turbulence.
As part of its commitment to social and community development, MARA celebrated the inauguration of three significant projects for Andalgalá: the completion of Casa Huarmi and improvements to the sports and recreational infrastructure of the Club Ferrocarril Independiente and the Asociación de Veteranos de Andalgalá, through the modernization of their facilities.
Metso is excited to launch its efficient Cu POX leaching process to address the needs of the copper extraction industry. As ore compositions change due to depletion of deposits and increasing environmental and efficiency demands, this cutting-edge solution not only maximizes copper recovery but also reduces environmental impact.
Astra Exploration Inc. announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 5,000,000 common shares of the Company at a price of $0.20 per Share for gross proceeds of up to $1,000,000.
SSR Mining Inc. announced its full-year 2025 production and cost guidance demonstrating a more than 10% increase in year-over-year gold equivalent production. In 2025, the Company expects to deliver production of 410,000 to 480,000 gold equivalent ounces from its Marigold, CC&V, Seabee and Puna operations at consolidated cost of sales of $1,375 to $1,435 per payable ounce and AISC of $2,090 to $2,150 per payable ounce.
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.
Argentina's mining exports reached a record high in the first two months of the year, reaching US$782 million. Gold and silver accounted for 75% of exports.
