Metallogenic Belts
What are the metallogenic belts? How many have been identified in Argentina? Metalogenesis is the study of the genesis (origin) of mineral deposits in the earth’s crust, defining their location in time and space within the geological context. Geological events that occurred at specific times and in specific areas of the earth’s crust conditioned the […]
How are they classified?
How are minerals classified? Minerals are classified according to their chemical composition and crystalline structure, depending on the predominant anion or anionic group. The most common classification includes several groups: 1. Silicates: Contain silicon and oxygen, and are the most abundant in the earth’s crust. Some examples include quartz and feldspar. 2. Carbonates: Formed from […]
Minerals
What are minerals and how are they formed? Minerals are the essential elements that form rocks and they are present everywhere: from the ground we walk on to the objects we use every day. To explain how they are formed, it is essential to understand what a mineral is. A mineral is a natural, inorganic […]
Public-Private Partnerships for Mendoza key investments

The A-302 tower team is key for the energy industry. This was achieved through collaboration between the state-owned Impulsa Mendoza and the private Aconcagua Energía, which invested $3.5 million.
Copper momentum sets new expectations in Mendoza:

Congress approved three new projects in Malargüe. Copper is one of the minerals with the highest demand and future prospects in the world. With an investment of $20 million dollars, prospecting and exploration work will be carried out in the El Burrero, Las Choicas, and La Adriana projects.
Hierro Indio exploration phase concludes with excellent results

A total of 2,480 meters were drilled, representing less than 5% of the nearly 3,000 km2 that make up the project area. The potential resource of the explored sector is at least 5 million tons.