The energy transition: a path that requires more mining
Behind renewable energy technologies lies a less visible reality: the extraction of critical minerals, fundamental inputs for building a sustainable energy future. When we talk about renewable energy, we often think of solar panels shining in the desert, wind turbines turning with the wind, or electric cars driving without emissions. However, behind these technologies lies […]
Capital markets and mergers in mining: keys to understanding how the sector is financed
Mining isn’t just about drills, cut-off grades, or mineral reserves. It’s also financed in offices, through complex negotiations with banks, funds, and market analysts. For mining companies, especially those focused on exploration, understanding how capital markets work is as vital as understanding the subsoil. In this sense, understanding how to raise funds, what financial instruments […]
How to value a mining project: from geological potential to economic value
Behind every mining project lies much more than ore veins and heavy machinery. There are financial models, price projections, sensitivity analyses, and technical estimates that define its true viability. In this complex process, economic valuation becomes the key tool for deciding whether to proceed, pause, or abandon an investment. Stages of Economic Evaluation The valuation […]
Strategic suppliers: the opportunities that mining opens up at each stage of the project
Mining is not just about mineral resources: it also drives a broad value chain involving dozens of productive and service sectors. From preliminary geological studies to the environmental closure of a mine, each stage of the mining cycle requires technical expertise, infrastructure, logistics, and specialized support. Prospecting Stage: The First Step In this phase, signs […]
What is a mining cluster and how does it boost regional development?
In provinces with geological potential, mining not only generates employment and foreign exchange, but it can also become the cornerstone of a network of productive, technological, and educational opportunities that boost the local economy. This is the objective of so-called mining clusters: geographic concentrations of companies, educational institutions, innovation centers, and public agencies that are […]
What professional and technical profiles does the mining industry demand?
What professional and technical profiles does the mining industry demand? Behind every mining project lies a complex and diverse network that spans from initial exploration to mine closure. Each stage requires specific profiles, both technical and professional, that enable the activity to be carried out efficiently, with environmental responsibility and a commitment to the communities. […]
What is the link between mining activity and local development?
Beyond its capacity to generate foreign exchange and tax revenue, the impact of mining on local development has been the subject of numerous studies highlighting its transformative potential for the well-being of communities. This occurs primarily through production linkages with other economic sectors, the generation of direct and indirect employment, and investment in infrastructure that […]
The potential of Mendoza
Copper demand is estimated to double by 2050, potentially leading to a deficit of up to four million tons by 2030. Argentina had gone five years without producing copper, and today, according to international projections, it is positioned as one of the countries with the greatest potential. This mineral is found primarily in the Andean […]
Why is copper important?
The transition to clean energy involves changing how we produce and consume energy to move away from fossil fuels. The goal is to adopt renewable energy sources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Renewable energies, such as solar and wind power, need to be transformed into electricity to be used, and this requires power generation equipment, […]
Copper in everyday life
Thanks to its unique properties, copper is an irreplaceable material in the development of modern and sustainable technologies and is part of our daily lives. It is present in: • Electrical cables and plugs – Found in the electrical installations of homes, factories, and all types of buildings. • Household appliances – Washing machines, refrigerators, microwaves, […]