Mendoza officials announced at PDAC 2026 in Toronto that the Canadian miner will open offices in the province to coordinate exploration. Authorities also reported exploratory interest from BHP.
The flagship project cleared under Law 7,722 filed its environmental impact report for an 80,000 tons per year operation and an estimated US$3 million investment.
The San Juan–based company completed the environmental evaluation process for its facilities dedicated to the repair of mining equipment components.
The province has begun the geological baseline for an area adjacent to the PSJ project, opening mining planning beyond Malargüe while the Paramillos dispute remains unresolved.
After three years outside the ranking, the province reappears in the Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2025, although the report highlights regulatory challenges and risk perceptions.
El intendente de Antofagasta de la Sierra, Mario Cusipuma, impulsa junto a empresas y el Gobierno de Catamarca un proyecto educativo vinculado a la minería y el turismo.
Government report outlines US$28 billion in potential investments, nine advanced projects and a projected increase in copper production over the next decade.
Technical report from Argentina’s Secretariat of Mining examines global copper demand, reserves, supply constraints and price outlook, with projections pointing to structural market deficits.