During a binational mining integration forum, PSJ Cobre Mendocino CEO Fabián Gregorio confirmed that Chilean ports remain the project's natural export route due to their proximity, while noting that the company continues to evaluate the competitiveness of a potential Atlantic route through Argentina.
Raúl Cabanay, General Manager, Analyzed the Expected Growth of the Lime Market and the Challenges Posed by Copper Mining.
The statement by Secretary of Nuclear Affairs Federico Ramos Napoli set the tone for the visit to Sierra Pintada: while environmental remediation advances, the national government is beginning to emphasize the need to build social legitimacy around a potential recovery of uranium production in Argentina.
The Environmental Management Unit (UGA) carried out its first community-open site visit at the project located in Uspallata. The visit activated direct oversight of the in-fill drilling campaign and marked the first operational test of the enhanced monitoring framework that the province seeks to consolidate for its new mining stage.
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The company announced a new edition of its Escuelas JSC Puna initiative, a free training program offering officially certified qualifications.
The provincial government presented progress on road, educational and border control infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor.
The company received the Commitment to Literacy Seal for its contribution to the provincial Comprendo y Aprendo program, an initiative expected to reach nearly 800 educational institutions and more than 66,000 students across San Juan this year.
The initiative will require an initial investment of US$300,000 and will provide electricity to local families and suppliers. The project also includes a future stage incorporating solar power generation.
The ongoing depletion of calcium and magnesium in agricultural soils is driving increased use of mineral amendments to improve soil fertility, correct acidity and enhance the efficiency of farming systems. Specialists from Grupo Calidra discuss this growing trend.
As lithium demand growth begins to outpace supply additions, Fastmarkets' Leticia Simionato examines price expectations, market fundamentals and the strategic role of Argentina and South America in the next phase of the industry.
Australian junior mining company Unico Silver Limited reported assay results from 46 drill holes totaling 6,631 metres at the Joaquin project, located in the Deseado Massif in Santa Cruz Province.
NGEx Minerals Ltd. announced results from two drill holes completed as part of the Phase 4 Drill Program at its 100%-owned high-grade copper-gold-silver Lunahuasi project, located in San Juan Province.
Following a provincial investment exceeding AR$1 billion in infrastructure and equipment, the Paso de Sico Border Complex has resumed unrestricted operations for freight transport, private vehicles, and tourism.
National officials have reaffirmed the remediation of Sierra Pintada, while Blue Sky Uranium continues to report technical and financial progress at the Ivana deposit in Río Negro.
Gonzalo Montebelli, Project Manager at AbraSilver, presents the status of the Diablillos project, its inclusion in the RIGI, and the upcoming technical and production milestones.
The Argentine government approved the Vicuña Project’s application to join the Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI) under the category of Long-Term Strategic Export Project (PEELP). With this decision, Vicuña becomes the only copper project in Argentina to obtain this classification within the regime.
Minera Sud Argentina supports training programs in robotics, programming, digital design, and residential electrical systems, with the goal of expanding learning, employment, and development opportunities for young people and adults in the department.
During Exponor 2026, the organization emphasized the need to strengthen local companies, foster partnerships, and expand industrial capacity to supply future mining projects.
The results of the 2026 campaign at La Coipita are beginning to consolidate a broader understanding of the potential of the project located in the westernmost part of San Juan.
Governor Gustavo Sáenz launched the Salta 2050 Plan and positioned mining, the energy transition, and export infrastructure as pillars of long-term economic growth. The province aims to consolidate its position as Argentina’s leading lithium-producing jurisdiction and as a key node within the NOA bioceanic corridor.
Sebastián Piña confirmed that the province is in the final stage of hiring geological specialists who will evaluate which projects with approved Environmental Impact Declarations (DIA) may become available to the financial vehicle aimed at mining exploration.
