Illustrative image for the news: Argentina Reaches Record Figures in Mining Exploration in 2024, with San Juan Leading Investments | Panorama Minero

Argentina Reaches Record Figures in Mining Exploration in 2024, with San Juan Leading Investments

According to data presented by the Group of Exploration Companies of Argentina (GEMERA) at the "Argentina Gold, Silver and Copper" seminar, organized last week by Panorama Minero, foreign investment in mining exploration reached US$493.4 million in 2024, representing a 15.7% increase compared to the previous year. This progress positions Argentina as the sixth global destination for mining investments, surpassing countries such as Peru and Brazil.

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Illustrative image for the news: McEwen Copper Secures Environmental Permit for Los Azules | Panorama Minero

McEwen Copper Inc., a subsidiary of McEwen Mining Inc., has obtained approval for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the Los Azules copper project. The Environmental Impact Declaration (DIA), issued by the Ministry of Mining of the Province of San Juan, marks a crucial step toward the project's feasibility, construction, and future operation.

Illustrative image for the news: Argentina Exports US$3.611 Billion in Mining in 2024 | Panorama Minero

Mineral product exports from Argentina reached a total of US$442 million in October 2024, bringing the total for the first 10 months of the year to US$3.611 billion. This performance represents a 61% year-on-year increase in October and a 12.6% growth for the year-to-date, compared to the same period in 2023. Mining exports accounted for 7.0% of Argentina's total exports in October and 5.6% for the year-to-date, exceeding the average mineral exports from 2010 to 2023 by 17.8%. This was reported in the latest update from the Ministry of Mining.

Illustrative image for the news: Aldebaran Reports a Very Significant Increase in Mineral Resources at the Altar Copper-Gold Project in San Juan | Panorama Minero

Aldebaran Resources Inc. announced the results of an updated mineral resource estimate for the Altar copper-gold project in San Juan province. This updated resource estimate includes three main porphyry discoveries (Altar Central, Altar East, and Altar United) reported within a single conceptual open pit. The 2024 Altar Resource Estimate is reported using the same cut-off (US$13.99 NSR/t) as the 2021 mineral resource estimate, to allow for a direct comparison.

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Illustrative image for the news: Aldebaran Announces Commencement of 2024/2025 Altar Project Field Program | Panorama Minero

Aldebaran Resources Inc. announced that field activities are underway and drilling has commenced at the Altar project in San Juan province.. The Company has secured five drill rigs for the 2024/2025 field program, with an option on a sixth, and is targeting approximately 25,000 m of drilling.

Illustrative image for the news: Events: The Mining Industry Gathers in Buenos Aires to Close Out 2024 | Panorama Minero

Panorama Minero will organize its double event, "Argentina Gold, Silver & Copper" and the annual sector dinner "The Mining Awards Night", on December 4-5 in Buenos Aires, with an estimated audience of over 650 people. This platform will highlight the current state of the mining industry.

Illustrative image for the news: Mendoza Senate Approves Copper Exploration in 34 Projects in Malargüe | Panorama Minero

With a broad majority, the Mendoza Senate has approved the environmental impact declarations for 34 copper exploration projects in the Western Mining District of Malargüe, opening the door to mining activities in the southern part of the province. This decision, already endorsed by the Chamber of Deputies, was ratified with 33 votes in favor and only 3 against, reflecting political consensus on the importance of this initiative for the regional economy.

Illustrative image for the news: San Juan: Minas Argentinas Unveils $1 Billion Investment Plan under RIGI Program | Panorama Minero

Mining company Minas Argentinas SA, a subsidiary of AISA Group and operator of the Gualcamayo mine, has submitted a $1 billion investment plan to Argentina’s Incentive Regime for Major Investments (RIGI), making it the first company in San Juan to join this program. This marks the largest proposed investment under the RIGI in the region, with the potential to bring significant economic and employment opportunities.

Illustrative image for the news: Renewable Energy: Genneia Announces Commissioning of La Elbita Wind Farm | Panorama Minero

Genneia, a renewable energy company, has announced the commissioning of La Elbita Wind Farm, its eighth wind project in Argentina and third in the province of Buenos Aires. Located 42 kilometers from Tandil, this project represents an investment of over $240 million and marks a significant milestone in the company’s wind power capacity in the country.

Illustrative image for the news: Arcadium Lithium Reports Q3 Results Amid Acquisition by Rio Tinto | Panorama Minero

The lithium company, which is set to be acquired by Rio Tinto, reported third-quarter revenues of US$203.1 million, with attributable net income of US$16.1 million and adjusted EBITDA of US$42.9 million. Despite a decrease in volumes and market prices for certain products, the company managed to maintain an average price of US$16,200 per metric ton of lithium. This figure represents a slight decline from the previous quarter, driven primarily by weaker demand and delays in the lithium carbonate production expansion at the Olaroz project in Argentina.

Illustrative image for the news: Latin Metals Strengthens its Presence in Argentina’s Metal Mining Sector | Panorama Minero

Vancouver-based mining company Latin Metals Inc. announced that it has fulfilled the necessary payment obligations to secure a 71% ownership stake in the Cerro Bayo and La Flora exploration projects, located in Argentina’s Santa Cruz Province. This acquisition strengthens its precious metals portfolio in a highly prospective area, amid a strong wave of investor interest in Argentina’s mining hubs. The company also retains an option to acquire 100% of the properties, subject to a 0.75% NSR (Net Smelter Return) royalty.

Illustrative image for the news: Lithium: Exar Issues First Corporate Bonds to Finance Cauchari-Olaroz Project | Panorama Minero

Argentine lithium producer Exar, operating in the Cauchari-Olaroz salt flat in Jujuy, has announced its first-ever issuance of Corporate Bonds (Obligaciones Negociables, ON), marking a first for the sector in the country. The bond auction will take place on Thursday, September 7, and the funds raised will primarily be allocated to working capital and refinancing liabilities to support the company's ongoing operations.

Illustrative image for the news: AESA: Innovation and Development for the Mining and Energy Industries  | Panorama Minero

Astra Evangelista (AESA), with 75 years of experience, positions itself as a key player in the development of the mining and energy sectors in Argentina, offering comprehensive solutions to the oil, energy, and mining industries. The company, which employs nearly 9,000 people across various Argentine provinces, including Tierra del Fuego, Santa Cruz, Chubut, Río Negro, Neuquén, La Pampa, Mendoza, and Buenos Aires, has strengthened its presence in strategic areas such as the province of Jujuy, where it has begun actively collaborating with the lithium industry, one of the country’s most dynamic and rapidly growing sectors.

Illustrative image for the news: Argentina: Galan Lithium Applies for RIGI and Shows Strength in Advancing Its Lithium Project in Catamarca | Panorama Minero

The Australian mining company Galan Lithium Limited has announced significant progress at its Hombre Muerto West (HMW) lithium brine project in Catamarca Province, as part of activities carried out during the third quarter of 2024. The company highlighted that it became the first mining company to apply for Argentina's Large-Scale Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI), which offers tax benefits to large-scale projects in strategic and productive sectors like mining. "This initiative, combined with construction progress and a recent capital raise, reinforces Galan’s commitment to developing its projects in Argentina," the company stated.

Illustrative image for the news: MARA Advances New Exploration Campaign at Agua Rica | Panorama Minero

MARA has launched an exploration campaign at Campo de Río Blanco, Andalgalá department, to deepen geotechnical, hydrological, environmental, and soil studies in the area surrounding the Agua Rica deposit.

Illustrative image for the news: Minsud Finalizes Chinchillones Infill Drilling and Expands Exploration with New Scouting Targets at Chita Valley | Panorama Minero

Minsud Resources Corp. announced the successful completion of its Phase IV infill drilling program at the Chinchillones prospect within the Chita Valley Project, located in San Juan Province. A total of 126 drill holes have been completed at this prospect since 2020. The results from the last ten (10) drill holes have helped to confirm the boundaries of the mineralized zone, refine the geological model, and enhance our understanding of the prospect.