From former Casposo workers to suppliers for mining exploration: the La Esperanza de Calingasta Work Cooperative was born in the labor crisis and today generates genuine employment with local production of core sample boxes, betting on cooperative work and the development of the department.

Ricardo Alonso is one of the most authoritative voices in mining and academic matters in Salta. Geologist, writer, he is Emeritus Professor at the National University of Salta, member of the National Academy of Sciences. In addition, he was Secretary of Mining of Salta in two terms and President of the Mining Commission of the Chamber of Deputies. Alonso shares a historical perspective on mining careers in Salta, the dynamics with industry demand, and current challenges.

In November 2025, Argentina’s mining sector remained resilient, with metallic minerals leading exports and lithium consolidating its strategic position despite monthly volatility.

The Government of Salta and mining company Rio Tinto are strengthening a joint working agenda aimed at consolidating the Rincón Lithium project as a cornerstone of mining, productive, and territorial development in Northwestern Argentina (NOA).

PSJ Cobre Mendocino became the project that validated, in practice, the new provincial mining policy by progressing within the constraints of Law 7,722. A story that began in January 2025 and culminated in December with a political endorsement enabling unprecedented advancement.

San Juan is positioning itself as one of the leading provinces in metal mining in Argentina, with exploration as a central pillar of its present and future development. Exploratory activity plays a key role in the identification of resources, the evaluation of their economic viability, and the reduction of risks prior to productive investment.

The Government of San Juan is carrying out a new edition of the Verano Tech 2026 program, a technological training initiative aimed at children and adolescents that, for the first time, is being implemented in mining departments of the province.

Latin Metals announced this week its intention to position the project located in the province of Salta during 2026, with the aim of finding a new partner and advancing with Phase 1 drilling. The announcement was issued just days before the expiration of the contract with AngloGold Ashanti, on January 27.

Control of raw materials, transport traceability, and the new regulatory framework for industrial plants redefine the functioning of the sector.

With the inclusion of the Deep Carbonates project in the RIGI, Aisa Group reaffirms its long-term focus aimed at converting large investments into sustainable development, skilled employment, and innovation for Argentina.

HIDRO-GRUBERT together with PALFINGER are preparing to take a qualitative leap in the mining business. With full integration into the Austrian group and a proposal that combines local production, advanced technology and after-sales service nationwide, the leading company in the truck-mounted crane segment foresees a strong 2026.

In an exclusive conversation with Panorama Minero, the VP Operations & Country Manager of Finning Argentina analysed the challenges and opportunities currently facing the mining sector.