Ganfeng Lithium has begun production at the Mariana Project and inaugurated its processing plant in Salta, marking a major milestone for Argentina’s lithium industry.
McEwen Copper Inc., a subsidiary of McEwen Mining Inc. announced today that its subsidiary Andes Corporación Minera S.A., has applied for admission of the Los Azules copper project to Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime (“RIGI”).
Promising results in the exploration of Diablillos. The first drill holes at Cerro Viejo confirm a high-grade mineralized system with gold, silver, and copper, showing significant exploration potential.
Renewable energy company Genneia announced progress in the development of a new electrical interconnection line in Salta Province, with an investment exceeding US$400 million. The initiative aims to improve grid access for mining projects in the region, focusing on the growth of green lithium production and the energy supply for copper developments in the province.
In an interview with Jujuy's Secretary of Mining and Hydrocarbons, José Gómez, the 2024 mining outlook for the province was positive, highlighting Exar’s production of 25,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate, Rio Tinto’s acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, and the imminent extension of Chinchillas’ operational life.
Junior mining company Latin Metals Inc. has reported positive exploration results at the La Flora Project, located within the Cerro Bayo district in Santa Cruz Province.
The environmental impact report (EIA) adjustment for PSJ Cobre Mendocino, formerly known as San Jorge, has been presented. The project entails a US$559 million investment and could become the first mining project in Mendoza to be incorporated into Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Program (RIGI).
Canadian company Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp, a member of the Grosso Group, has announced positive results from its fourteenth exploration well at the Rincon West Project, located in Salta Province. A total of 16 representative brine samples, collected in 2.5 to 3-meter intervals over a 225-meter section in well RW-DDH-14, recorded lithium concentrations ranging from 277 to 379 mg/l.