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Worley begins engineering work to support the FID planned for 2027 and reduce execution risks at Diablillos.

Representatives of both governments signed a memorandum. They will meet periodically and pursue joint research initiatives.

The governors of the three provinces, together with the CFI and the IDB, discussed tools to expand the participation of Argentine companies in the mining value chain.

Spain’s Secretary of State for Trade, Amparo López Senovilla, highlighted Argentina’s potential as a supplier of critical raw materials for Europe’s energy and digital transitions and pointed to investment opportunities in the sector.

The company completed a new payment as it moves toward acquiring 100% of seven properties covering 733 km² in Malargüe. The portfolio, comprising projects at different stages of exploration, is the same package through which BHP Metals Exploration began its entry into Mendoza.

South America holds more than half of the world’s lithium resources, but turning that geological potential into production will depend on its ability to attract investment, develop infrastructure and improve competitiveness.

Diego Mendilaharzu, Manager of Argenta Silver, explains how the redefinition of the geological model, new discoveries and an exploration strategy encompassing more than 20 targets are expanding the potential of one of Argentina’s leading silver projects.

Argentina’s Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo, highlighted that the Catamarca copper initiative will generate more than 6,000 direct and indirect jobs.

The company confirmed that its lithium plant in Salta operated at 90% of capacity in June and remains on track to end the year producing at levels close to its annual nameplate capacity of 24,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate.

Director Marcelo Bellini outlined the institution’s anniversary activities and discussed the impact of the copper boom. He also described academic strategies aimed at preventing students from dropping out amid immediate demand for workers from mining companies, as well as new scientific projects currently underway.

The future substation is planned as the connection point for the 220 kV transmission line that will supply PSJ Cobre Mendocino in Uspallata. Los Azules has now joined this framework, activating its alternative connection through Mendoza after Vicuña was granted priority over new transmission capacity in San Juan.

The 2026 Winter Operations Plan enabled the project to respond to a severe storm that brought nearly two metres of snow to Sombreros Camp.

The company is moving toward an integrated mining and processing model while carrying out a 35,000-metre drilling program and evaluating an ore sale agreement with Casposo.

For the sixth consecutive year, the company visited schools in six communities and delivered 550 gifts as part of Children’s Day activities.

Panorama Minero toured an operation that produces 5% of the world’s copper and has transformed the development of Antofagasta.

The Province has created a specific Baseline Report covering everything from clay extraction and kilns to emissions and surrounding populated areas. The new framework also requires remediation and environmental management plans.

Salta’s mining exports accelerated their growth and continued to gain ground within the province’s export structure.

On August 12, the national launch of ExpoJuy – Connecting Countries, Creating Opportunities was held at Casa de Jujuy in Buenos Aires. The event will take place from October 9 to 12, 2026, at the Ciudad Cultural venue in San Salvador de Jujuy.

Between January and June this year, Argentina’s mining exports reached US$4.742 billion. Lithium increased its share of the export basket to 23.1% of the total, while gold continued to account for the largest share of shipments.

With the goal of continuing to strengthen local capacities and renewing its commitment to education, the Los Azules project has launched the 4th edition of its Community Education Program (Programa Educativo en Comunidades – PEC), developed in partnership with contractor companies from San Juan.