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Located in the Salta Puna region, the Taca Taca mining project foresees an investment of US$3.6 billion and the creation of more than 4,000 jobs.

Over two days, Salta once again showed why the chessboard can speak the language of mining. The 4th Mining Chess Circuit brought together companies, government, communities, students, suppliers, and players of all levels in a space where sport—far from being an accessory—became a genuine bridge connecting mining, education, and territorial development. The event was organized by CAPMIN – the Argentine Chamber of Mining Suppliers, the Secretariat of Mining and Energy of Salta, Salta Deportes, and CAPROSEMITP.

Manuel Benítez, president of the Argentine Chamber of Mining Suppliers (CAPMIN), welcomed with enthusiasm the arrival of the Fourth Mining Chess Circuit to Salta, an edition marked by a record number of players and strong support from both the public and private sectors.

The approval of the San Jorge Project in the Chamber of Deputies brings it closer to a privileged position, potentially putting Argentina back on the global copper map.

Ampere Metals to acquire up to 100% of the Virginia Project in Santa Cruz province for a total cash consideration of US$ 8.0 million over 7 years of scheduled payments.

Toll milling contract to process Hualilán ore executed, with mobilisation to site now complete.

The company has formally submitted its application for the Diablillos project to be incorporated into Argentina’s new regime aimed at strengthening the viability and certainty of large-scale investments.

In October 2025, Argentina’s mining sector reached a new export milestone, reinforcing its role as a key pillar of the country’s economic development.

The event “Mining, Heritage and Community: Dialogues for a Sustainable Transition in the Puna,” organized by the specialized outlets Prensa GeoMinera and Jujuy Económico, was held at the amphitheater of the Faculty of Engineering. It brought together academics, students, university authorities, government officials, and representatives of the mining sector.

In a statement published on its LinkedIn page, Larocca Minería confirmed the current status of its facilities following the explosion at the Spegazzini Industrial Park and outlined its plan to ensure operational continuity.

The Argentine government described the joint declaration as “tremendous and historic,” while the U.S. referred to it as an “economic partnership based on shared democratic values.

Kim Prior, CEO of ALABC (Australia–Latin America Business Council), highlights the synergies and opportunities between Australian and Latin American companies, with a special emphasis on the mining sector.

Argenta Silver Corp. announced the fifth and final set of assay results from its 2025 Winter Diamond Drilling Program at its 100% owned El Quevar project in Salta Province.

Located in San Juan province, Orvana will evaluate Taguas’ broader potential.

Located in Santa Cruz province, gold production at AngloGold Ashanti’s managed operation showed an increase of 2% year-on-year.

Technicians from the Departments of Mine Closure and Evaluation of Special Programs of the Provincial Directorate of Environmental Mining Management (DiPGAM) carried out a new inspection at the Bajo de la Alumbrera Project, which is currently in the stage of progressive closure.

Lithium Argentina AG announced the results of the Scoping Study for the Pozuelos - Pastos Grandes lithium brine project located in Salta Province.

The program has been designed to refine targets within a 500 m × 250 m alteration zone ahead of potential trenching and drilling.

Ganfeng and Lithium Argentina move forward with one of the country’s most ambitious lithium ventures. Construction will merge three projects into a single global-scale operation.

In recent days, reports have surfaced about Grupo México’s interest in taking part in the privatization of the Belgrano Cargas and San Martín railways.