Over two days, Salta once again showed why the chessboard can speak the language of mining. The 4th Mining Chess Circuit brought together companies, government, communities, students, suppliers, and players of all levels in a space where sport—far from being an accessory—became a genuine bridge connecting mining, education, and territorial development. The event was organized by CAPMIN – the Argentine Chamber of Mining Suppliers, the Secretariat of Mining and Energy of Salta, Salta Deportes, and CAPROSEMITP.

Manuel Benítez, president of the Argentine Chamber of Mining Suppliers (CAPMIN), welcomed with enthusiasm the arrival of the Fourth Mining Chess Circuit to Salta, an edition marked by a record number of players and strong support from both the public and private sectors.

The approval of the San Jorge Project in the Chamber of Deputies brings it closer to a privileged position, potentially putting Argentina back on the global copper map.

Ampere Metals to acquire up to 100% of the Virginia Project in Santa Cruz province for a total cash consideration of US$ 8.0 million over 7 years of scheduled payments.

Toll milling contract to process Hualilán ore executed, with mobilisation to site now complete.

The company has formally submitted its application for the Diablillos project to be incorporated into Argentina’s new regime aimed at strengthening the viability and certainty of large-scale investments.

The event “Mining, Heritage and Community: Dialogues for a Sustainable Transition in the Puna,” organized by the specialized outlets Prensa GeoMinera and Jujuy Económico, was held at the amphitheater of the Faculty of Engineering. It brought together academics, students, university authorities, government officials, and representatives of the mining sector.

In a statement published on its LinkedIn page, Larocca Minería confirmed the current status of its facilities following the explosion at the Spegazzini Industrial Park and outlined its plan to ensure operational continuity.

The Argentine government described the joint declaration as “tremendous and historic,” while the U.S. referred to it as an “economic partnership based on shared democratic values.

Kim Prior, CEO of ALABC (Australia–Latin America Business Council), highlights the synergies and opportunities between Australian and Latin American companies, with a special emphasis on the mining sector.

Argenta Silver Corp. announced the fifth and final set of assay results from its 2025 Winter Diamond Drilling Program at its 100% owned El Quevar project in Salta Province.

Located in San Juan province, Orvana will evaluate Taguas’ broader potential.

The Dos Luis Project is moving forward to a new public hearing following the expansion of its area of interest. The companies driving the plan, covering 234,000 hectares, expect to begin geophysical work between December and January, pending environmental approval.

In Santa Cruz province, high-grade results from La Morocha, La Negra SE and La Morocha SE confirm Joaquin as a district-scale silver-gold system.

The government has introduced a legislative package establishing a long-awaited royalties framework and a “rapid-action” Environmental Compensation Fund. These legislative initiatives were presented together with the Environmental Impact Declarations (DIAs) for PSJ Cobre Mendocino and Malargüe Mining District, confirming the government’s commitment to moving forward with the development of the mining sector.

Businessman Juan José Retamero, head of Aisa Group, announced that the group plans to allocate more than US$500 million over the next three decades to public good projects in Argentina. The funds will come from the returns on investments made with capital recovered through various ongoing legal proceedings and will be channeled through a foundation established by the company.

Minsud Resources Corp. announced receipt of assay results from fifteen (15) additional drill holes completed in the recently finalized in-fill and selective peripheral diamond drilling campaign at the supergene-enriched Chita South Porphyry (PSU) Cu-Mo-Au deposit, part of the Chita Valley Project in San Juan province.

Located in San Juan, Argentina, the Casposo mine has resumed operations after six years on care and maintenance, with a refurbished plant, initial production results, and promising expansion prospects. The complex is also set to process third-party ore starting next year.