Glencore inaugurated two vehicular bridges over the Los Patos and Colorado rivers in Calingasta on June 10. The works required an investment of approximately US$15 million and are intended to ensure permanent connectivity to the area where the El Pachón mining project is being developed.
The project at Salinas del Diamante received a favorable committee ruling in the Senate and aims to explore brines in San Rafael and Malargüe.
The initiative proposes employment and local procurement targets for major mining projects, creates a provincial supplier registry and establishes monitoring, incentive and control mechanisms.
From its Tortuguitas operations center, the company outlined investments in infrastructure, training and technical support to meet rising demand from mining, energy and construction. Germán Wilson said Argentina could multiply its mining exports in the coming years and stressed the need to accelerate talent development and supplier readiness.
The initiative reopens the debate on the opportunities and limitations faced by small businesses and service providers in mining areas of influence seeking to join the sector’s supply chain.
The national government approved the investment for the second phase of the Sal de Oro operation, the lithium project the company operates on the border between Salta and Catamarca.
The U.S.-based company presented its Young Professionals Program in Catamarca. Ten positions will be available to work at its operations in Santa Cruz.
The Canadian junior mining company reported new advances at Pyros and Zorro, two of the projects it is developing within a regional land package exceeding 160,000 hectares in San Juan Province.