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San Juan

San Juan is a province in western Argentina. The provincial capital is San Juan city. The province's economy is dominated by mining, viticulture and agriculture, with copper, gold and silver extraction playing an increasingly significant role in recent decades. San Juan sits in the Andean foothills and contains substantial mineral resources that have attracted major international mining investment. Key mining districts include the Precordillera and Frontal Cordillera ranges, which host numerous exploration and production projects. The province's arid climate and mountainous terrain present both opportunities for resource development and infrastructure challenges. San Juan shares a border with Chile to the west, facilitating cross-border mining activity and trade. The provincial government has actively promoted mining development as a driver of economic growth and employment. Major mining companies operating in San Juan include both international majors and junior explorers focused on copper, gold and silver deposits. The province's mining sector has expanded significantly since the early 2000s, establishing San Juan as one of Argentina's most important mineral-producing regions.

San Juan News


First doré bar from Hualilán project in Argentina
Challenger pours first gold from Hualilán development in Argentina
2nd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having confirmed a low-cost and low-risk development opportunity to produce 1.8-million ounces of gold over a 14-year mine life at the Hualilán project in Argentina, ASX-listed Challenger has... 


Location map of the Los Azules project
Los Azules copper project, Argentina – update
29th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

McEwen Copper has appointed financial services provider Societe Generale to lead the structuring and arrangement of a senior debt package to fund construction. 


Location map of the Los Azules copper project
Los Azules copper project, Argentina – update
15th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

McEwen reported on May 6, 2026, that Los Azules had advanced significantly in 2025 through the approval of its application under Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime. 


Mineworkers on hill in Argentina
Argentina mining chamber urges extension to investment incentives
8th May 2026 By: Reuters

Argentina’s flagship investment incentive scheme for large projects should be extended beyond its current 2027 deadline, the head of the country’s main mining chamber said Thursday, arguing the... 


Rio Tinto Rincon lithium project area
Argentina sees lithium and copper exports at $32.7bn in ten years
7th May 2026 By: Reuters

Argentina expects to export $12.1-billion worth of lithium and $20.6-billion worth of copper in ten years, up from $6-billion in mining exports last year, the South American country's mining... 


Image of Argentina and Chilean flag with periodic table symbols for copper/gold/silver
Vicuña Project, Agentina/Chile
17th April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Vicuña has been presented as a phased, large-scale copper/gold/silver project, based on integrated planning across the Filo del Sol and Josemaria deposits. 


Location map of the Loz Azules copper project
Los Azules copper project, Argentina – update
27th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

McEwen Copper plans to undertake an initial public offering of about $300-million towards the end of 2026 as part of a financing push to advance the project. 


Los Azules
McEwen Copper plans $300m IPO to help finance Los Azules, exec says
19th March 2026 By: Reuters

Canadian miner McEwen Copper plans to carry out an initial public offering (IPO) of about $300-million toward the end of this year as part of a financing push to advance the Los Azules copper... 


BHP venture seeks Argentina incentives for major copper project
BHP venture seeks Argentina incentives for major copper project
15th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

A BHP Group venture submitted an application to join Argentina’s investment incentives programme for a project in an area it hopes will be the next major production hub for copper. The Vicuña... 


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