Mining News - Page 13

Every March 22 marks World Water Day, a United Nations initiative aimed at raising awareness about the importance of freshwater and the need to protect this increasingly scarce resource.

With more than 70 active projects and a governance framework aimed at reducing administrative timelines, the province consolidates its position on the Argentine mining map, with exploration as a strategic axis and RIGI as an investment catalyst.

Son of Ana Ayala and Arnaldo Cruz, a mining technician, Ariel grew up in the La Casualidad camp and attended primary school there. Today, together with his mother, he revisits the years when the family was part of that mining community located in the Salta Puna.

From an anecdotal origin and almost useless in their beginnings, today rare earths drive the fine technology of the planet.

Supply disruptions, ESS growth and geopolitical tensions are shaping price dynamics, with Argentina and the region positioned to supply the market in 2026.

Catamarca to provide geological data and mapping, while the U.S. company will fund preliminary studies to assess the province’s rare earth potential.

Fernanda Ávila, recently appointed Executive Secretary, outlined an agenda focused on capacity assessment, stakeholder coordination and gap identification to support the sector’s expansion.

Provincial authorities and company executives reviewed investment plans, operations and transport constraints, with 120 trucks per day on National Route 52.

Major resource growth establishes Joaquin as a cornerstone silver asset and underpins the Company’s upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study.

Juan Martín Gilly, president of the Salta Mining Chamber (CMS) and also Director of Legal, Institutional and Community Relations at Ganfeng Lithium, outlines a clear diagnosis of the present and prospects of mining in Salta.

With a focus on education, training, and community dialogue, the Los Azules project consolidates its presence in Calingasta, promotes employment, local identity, and territorial development throughout the department.

Researchers from the Mining Research Institute created a system that combines artificial vision, neural networks, and mathematical analysis to measure the quality of sands used in hydraulic fracturing.

Following public consultations, authorities approved an updated Environmental Impact Assessment that includes conditioning works. The approval will remain valid for two years.

DAMS combines engineering, geophysics, and drones to study inaccessible areas of the mountain range. Its model of innovation, local training, and international certifications positions it in knowledge-based mining.

Under the management of IPEEM, the province seeks to consolidate itself as a global reference by attracting investments for gold, silver, and copper, while advancing in the prospection of critical minerals and rare earths.

Within the framework of Argentina Week, the Governor of Salta stated that attracting investment requires predictable rules and progress in key infrastructure such as the Bioceanic Corridor and the C14 railway branch.

The Indian company held its first public information session on the lithium project. It will prioritize local hiring and the development of local suppliers.

Rob McEwen, President and CEO of McEwen Mining, analyzes the global macroeconomy and the price of gold. A strong believer in precious metals, he highlights Los Azules as his major bet on copper.

Unico Silver Limited reported assay results from 56 drill holes totalling 7,823 metres completed as part of the Company’s ongoing 30,000m drill program at Joaquin Project, located in Santa Cruz Province.

Minister José Gabriel Gómez Highlighted the Recovery of Investments, the Promotion of Local Employment and the Articulation With Communities and Universities to Strengthen Development.