Catamarca: YMAD Opens Tender for Farallón Negro Mine Equipment

Catamarca: YMAD Opens Tender for Farallón Negro Mine Equipment

The intergovernmental company YMAD has launched Public Tender No. 002/24 to acquire a rock breaker equipment for the Farallón Negro underground mine, located in the Belén department, Catamarca. The tender is aimed at companies interested in supplying key technology for mining operations.

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Illustrative image for the article: Mining Employment in Argentina Closes 2024 with a Downward Trend

Mining Employment in Argentina Closes 2024 with a Downward Trend

The year 2024 ends with challenges for mining employment in Argentina, marked by a sustained decline in job creation throughout the year. According to the year-end monthly report published by the Secretariat of Mining in December, 39,280 formal direct mining jobs were recorded in August 2024. This data, part of a retrospective analysis of the year, shows a 2.1% decrease compared to August 2023, equating to a loss of 824 jobs over the year and a total of 1,787 fewer jobs in the first eight months of 2024.

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Illustrative image for the article: Lithium Argentina Advances with Corporate Domicile Relocation to Switzerland

Lithium Argentina Advances with Corporate Domicile Relocation to Switzerland

Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp., known as Lithium Argentina, continues to move forward with the process of relocating its corporate domicile to Switzerland and operating under the new name, Lithium Argentina AG. This strategic shift, originally announced on November 29, 2024, will be subject to a shareholder vote at a special meeting scheduled for January 17.

Illustrative image for the article: Minera Don Nicolas Enters Option Agreement with AngloGold Ashanti Argentinian Subsidiary, Cerro Vanguardia SA, for the Sale of its Michelle Exploration Properties

Minera Don Nicolas Enters Option Agreement with AngloGold Ashanti Argentinian Subsidiary, Cerro Vanguardia SA, for the Sale of its Michelle Exploration Properties

Cerrado Gold Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Minera Don Nicolas S.A. ("MDN"), have entered into an option agreement ("Option Agreement") with Cerro Vanguardia S.A. ("CVSA") a wholly-owned subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Plc, whereby MDN has granted to CVSA the option to purchase a 100% interest in certain properties (the "Michelle Properties") located in the south region of MDN's Minera Don Nicolas Project in Santa Cruz, for total consideration of the Argentina peso equivalent of US$14 million (approximately C$19 million), subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions. The Option Agreement was ratified December 23, 2024, with effect December 18, 2024.

Illustrative image for the article: CIPCAMI took 382 samples in 2024 to ensure water quality

CIPCAMI took 382 samples in 2024 to ensure water quality

In 2024, the Center for Research on the Prevention of Mining Industrial Environmental Pollution (CIPCAMI) demonstrated its commitment to environmental protection through 63 water quality monitoring commissions in the departments of Iglesia, Calingasta, and Jáchal, as well as in Ullum, Valle Fértil, and Sarmiento. These commissions facilitated the collection of 382 samples to ensure the quality of the province's water resources.

Illustrative image for the article: Relaunch of ACER 2025

Relaunch of ACER 2025

With a new CEO and strong investment in technology, the leading company in the metalworking sector in San Juan is preparing for the major challenges of the province and the country in 2025.

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Austral Gold Obtains US$7M Secured Loan for Casposo Plant

Austral Gold Obtains US$7M Secured Loan for Casposo Plant

Established gold producer Austral Gold Limited announced that Casposo Argentina Ltd – Sucursal Argentina (Casposo), a branch of the Company’s subsidiary Casposo Argentina Mining Ltd., obtained a US$7 million secured loan from Banco San Juan S.A., located in Argentina.

Lunahuasi: NGEx Drills 12.25m at 23.35% CuEq and 11.90m at 10.74% CuEq

Lunahuasi: NGEx Drills 12.25m at 23.35% CuEq and 11.90m at 10.74% CuEq

NGEx Minerals Ltd. provided the first update on its ongoing Phase 3 drill program at the 100% owned Lunahuasi high-grade copper-gold-silver project in San Juan province. Drilling started in mid-October 2024, and six diamond drill rigs are currently working on the project.

Catamarca present in the Raw Materials Business Forum in Brussels

Catamarca present in the Raw Materials Business Forum in Brussels

As part of the Raw Materials Week held in Belgium, the representatives of Catamarca, Marcelo Murua, Minister of Mining, and Susana Peralta, president of CAMYEN, held several meetings with European Union authorities, companies, and financial entities to present investment opportunities.

AbraSilver: Step-Out Drilling at Diablillos Expands High-Grade Silver Mineralization

AbraSilver: Step-Out Drilling at Diablillos Expands High-Grade Silver Mineralization

AbraSilver Resource Corp. announced assay results from the ongoing, fully-funded 20,000 metre (“m”) Phase IV drill program, on its wholly-owned Diablillos project, located in Salta province. Step-out drilling at the JAC Zone continues to deliver high-grade silver intercepts, further expanding the mineralized footprint of the deposit. Key highlights from the latest assay results include:

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

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.

McEwen Copper Secures Environmental Permit for Los Azules

McEwen Copper Secures Environmental Permit for Los Azules

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.