Canadian-based company Aldebaran Resources Inc has entered into a collaboration agreement with Nuton LLC, a joint venture of Rio Tinto, to assess the use of Nuton's patented primary sulfide leaching technologies at the Altar copper-gold project located in San Juan, Argentina.

The specialized media and main organizer of mining events in Argentina, Panorama Minero, announced the tenth edition of its renowned "International Exhibition: San Juan, Key Factor of Argentine Mining Development”, also known as the "San Juan International Mining Expo”. The event will take place at the Cepas Sanjuaninas venue on May 21, 22, and 23, 2024. The people's mining expo will feature renewed activities and has the support of the Government of San Juan, one of the most dynamic provinces for mining activity in the country.

Galan Lithium Limited (ASX: GLN), an Australian company with two lithium operations in Argentina, provided an additional update on the progress of construction activities at its Hombre Muerto Oeste (HMW) project. The first phase of the project aims to commence lithium chloride production in the first half of 2025.

Since 2013, the Chamber of Mining and Tourism Services Suppliers of the Puna has been promoting the creation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for the mining industry in three provinces in northwestern Argentina through training initiatives.

Sendero Resources Corp. announced that drilling has commenced at its 100% owned Peñas Negras Project on the Vicuña Belt in La Rioja Province, Argentina.

The Salta Government has given the green light for the construction of a photovoltaic plant at Lindero Mine, endorsing the use of more sustainable energy sources in mining activities. This installation will generate 6 MW, thereby meeting a portion of the energy needs required for the industrial operations of the gold project.

The only mining initiative in Jujuy with local investment began two years ago, exploiting copper for export while progressing towards alluvial gold production.