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Argentina endorses a USD 2.7 billion investment for the development of Los Azules, one of the country’s most significant mining projects.

The junior company ended its winter campaign / Results define a new exploration target.

In a press release published on September 22, the National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA) categorically denied the existence of any leaks at the dams of the former Los Gigantes Industrial Mining Complex in Córdoba, and strongly rejected that this could be a source of environmental or watercourse contamination.

With the OC13 engine available in 420 and 460 horsepower versions, the new lineup offers up to 6% fuel savings, reduced emissions under Euro 6 standards, and the ability to operate on biomethane—marking a decisive step toward more sustainable transportation in the country.

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.

IFC—a member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets.

The project is located in the north of San Juan Province.

Unico Silver Limited announced a JORC Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Company’s 100%-owned Cerro Leon Project in Santa Cruz province.

In a new chapter of Shared History, the series of meetings organized by the San Juan Mining Chamber with journalists, three styles of female leadership in the mining industry were presented.

Representatives from Curtin University, including Professor Mark Buntine and John O'Neill, visited San Juan Province to sign Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with the provincial government and the National University of San Juan. The MOUs aims to facilitate the education of students from San Juan in the mining industry, focusing initially on geology and mining engineering.

The Canadian junior and its partner Moxico deepen technical, environmental, and contractual development of the copper project in San Juan, Argentina.

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

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 launch of Tres Quebradas, the second lithium project in the province of Catamarca, marks a new milestone for Argentine mining.

Lundin Mining Corporation announced that the Board of Directors of Vicuña Corp., a 50/50 joint venture between Lundin Mining and BHP that holds the consolidated deposits of Filo del Sol and Josemaría (collectively, the Vicuña Project), has approved the appointment of Ron Hochstein as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vicuña, effective November 7, 2025.

This meeting is taking place in the context of the start of lithium production at the Tres Quebradas project in Fiambalá.

Orvana's Minerals strategy in the Taguas Project –located in San Juan province- has been focused on oxide mineralization. The Company is broadening its strategy to include sulfide resources and testing for deep copper-gold porphyry potential.

The Mansfield Minera operation integrated solar power into its energy system, cutting fossil fuel use by 40%.

San Juan’s Minister of Mining, Juan Pablo Perea, presented details of the digitalization of the mining registry — a decisive tool for attracting investment.