Japan: Catamarca Launches Agenda to Boost Mining Investments
The Catamarca delegation kicked off an intense agenda this week in Tokyo, aiming to attract new investments for the development of its mining industry.
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As part of the 25th edition of the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), held in the city of Xiamen from September 8 to 11, the province of Catamarca presented a high-level agenda aimed at showcasing its mining potential to global investors.
The launch of Tres Quebradas, the second lithium project in the province of Catamarca, marks a new milestone for Argentine mining.
Lundin Mining Corporation announced that the Board of Directors of Vicuña Corp., a 50/50 joint venture between Lundin Mining and BHP that holds the consolidated deposits of Filo del Sol and Josemaría (collectively, the Vicuña Project), has approved the appointment of Ron Hochstein as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vicuña, effective November 7, 2025.
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This meeting is taking place in the context of the start of lithium production at the Tres Quebradas project in Fiambalá.
Orvana's Minerals strategy in the Taguas Project –located in San Juan province- has been focused on oxide mineralization. The Company is broadening its strategy to include sulfide resources and testing for deep copper-gold porphyry potential.
The Mansfield Minera operation integrated solar power into its energy system, cutting fossil fuel use by 40%.
With this modernization, the new administration moves toward a digital, agile, and transparent system that strengthens mining institutions and opens up new development opportunities.
San Juan’s Minister of Mining, Juan Pablo Perea, presented details of the digitalization of the mining registry — a decisive tool for attracting investment.
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Fortuna Mining, operator of the Lindero Mine, reported progress on the Cerro Lindo and Arizaro projects, the latter located within the area of influence of the Lindero Mine.
The new company, Anglo Teck, will combine six world-class copper assets and be headquartered in Canada.
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The construction and services company with over 50 years of experience will participate in the International Oil and Gas Exhibition with a stand in the Argentine Oil & Gas Suppliers Group (GAPP) pavilion.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Argentina, Mrs. Bogna Ruminowicz, took part in Argentina Cobre, where she shared her perspective on the increasing exchange between the two countries.
Official estimates reveal the volume of lithium, copper, gold, silver, and uranium available in the country.
The industry recorded its tenth consecutive annual decline amid stalled projects and reduced activity.
A public library in South Australia digitizes and shares decades of geological data for scientific and productive use.
The project aims to produce 50,000 tons of battery-grade lithium carbonate per year.
The 50 km project is expected to be completed by December.
The city of Adelaide, Australia, is hosting the international event “Copper to the World.” The Governor of San Juan, Marcelo Orrego, is participating in this event while also carrying out an important agenda of activities, which includes a meeting with officials from the company BHP to discuss the company’s projects.