Despite the very name of argentina being a reference to its mineral resources in latin, argentina is the feminine noun for silver, the second biggest south american country has yet to develop its mineral potential. Advanced exploration at the newest uraniumvanadium district. The agreement with brancote, a londonbased mineral exploration company, pertains to minera andes willimanco 9,300. From regional to depositscale prospecting using landsat tm and. This article will give an overview of the major mineral resources present in argentina, the evolution of mining industry and what the future may hold for mining in argentina. Sign up to get an email when we update our minerals data email address. Executing on exploration plans with recent successes including the new naty zone discovery targeting the addition of 1m geo2 of mineral resources a proven track record of annually replacing mineral reserves targeting continuing success in extending mine life through further increases to mineral reserves and mineral resources. Mineral occurrences argentina has significant exploration potential with an abundance of minerals due to a wide range of geological phenomena. Yamana plans to continue to build on this base through expansion and optimization initiatives at existing operating mines, development of new mines, the advancement of its exploration properties and, at times, by targeting. Hse precious metal systems are associated with large systemically zoned advanced argillic to argillic alteration systems.
Exploration as part of the larger strategy of mineral development in india. Exploration will involve the identification, prioritisation and testing of geological, geochemical and geophysical targets. Characteristics of high sulphidation epithermal gold deposits. Goldsilver deposits, miopliocene belt, chileargentina 4 characteristics of large economic high sulphidation epithermal hse systems of the miopliocene age mineral belt of chile and argentina.
A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. In 2012, latin america was the most popular global exploration spending. Development of hyperspectral imaging for mineral exploration james v. Kazakhstan, uzbekistan, argentina, peru, burkina faso, and many. Mining conferences have taken place in south america since 1995 and argentina mining 2016 was the 11th edition of this important event in our country. The resulting document was the mineral exploration mx code, which forms part 9 of the larger health, safety and reclamation hsr code for mines in british columbia. October 16, 2019 technical report initial exploration. Models range from lightweight drill rigs for core drilling to heavyduty, multipurpose drill rigs with the ability to perform both core drilling and reverse circulation drilling. Exploration drill rigs and tools sandvik mining and rock.
In this sense, mineral exploration and development represent a variety of activities that collect information necessary to identify mineral deposits and then evaluate whether they should developed into mines. However, during the long history of human beings, total depletion of a single mineral has never occurred. Pdf introduction to mineral exploration second edition. Optiontopurchase agreement reached for argentina gold. Mines and money london what it means to invest in a gold. Kaneko encyclopedia of life support systems eolss depletion of mineral resources often induces social crises and sometimes causes wars. The ivana mineral resource estimate is the first for the amarillo grande project. Exploration is scheduled to begin in approximately two weeks. Dec 19, 2018 the ivana mineral resource estimate is the first for the amarillo grande project. Argentina mining is the premium international meeting of the mining sector in our country and it takes place biennially since 1996. Nov 24, 2017 vancouver, british columbia, nov 24, 2017 filing services canada via comtex astorius to initiate exploration in taca taca district, salta, argentina. The resulting document was the mineral exploration mx code, which forms part 9 of the larger health, safety and. Clay mineralogy and zonation in the campana mahuida porphyry.
Exploration drill rigs and tools sandvik offers a wide range of exploration drill rigs for all types of underground and surface drilling. Brinebased lithium sources were in various stages of development in argentina, bolivia, chile, china, and the united states. Extensive experience in providing strategic planning to and. Developing wind and mineral exploration models using gis. Argentina, the partnership decided to expand into mineral exploration. Pdf mineral exploration for epithermal gold in northern. The deposit is situated within five properties of less than 7,000 hectares in total, covering the southern portion of the 140km uraniumvanadium exploration trend, within which blue sky uranium controls over 280,000 hectares of mineral exploration rights. Sarkar, in essentials of mineral exploration and evaluation, 2016. Given the low level of exploration within argentina, the probability of identifying successful projects is very high. Lithium data sheet mineral commodity summaries 2020.
Significant mineral reserves in rapidgrowth economies 14. Mining companies in argentina the following is an comprehensive list of companies with exploration and mining interests in argentina, including local and international groups, mines, exploration and project development firms. The purpose of mineral exploration is the discovery and. Mining companies can identify areas of valuable mineral resources by a. From regional to depositscale prospecting using landsat tm and terra aster alvaro p.
As we can see, according to data provided by the world bank, the participation of mining in argentina s gdp has remained in recent years at values ranging between 0. Mining in argentina argentina is a country for mining entrepreneurs with an appetite for risk and eager for incredible geology. October 16, 2019 technical report initial exploration results. From regional to depositscale prospecting using landsat tm and terra aster, remote sensing and spectral geology, richard bedell, alvaro p. Technical report estimated mineral resources aldebaran. Solar evaporation is practical in order to obtain salt from sea water in climates where rainfall is exceeded by a.
Targeting key alteration minerals in epithermal deposits in patagonia, argentina, using aster imagery and principal component analysis. Mineral exploration for epithermal gold in northern patagonia, argentina. Developing wind and mineral exploration models using gis for. Esperanza coppergold project is an exploration project with mineralization exposed at surface over a large area.
Deliver a written notice of exercise to golden within eight years. Generally speaking, it seems that commodity prices are now getting. Spatial data modelling techniques were used to map potential mineral exploration opportunities for gold, copper, basemetals, tin, tungsten and uranium at a regional scale in argentina and chile. Feasibility study pfs describing a potentially profitable operation with mineral resources of not less than 2 million gold equivalent ounces, and 3. Analysis of clay mineralogy and illite crystallinity in the claysize fraction exploration safety solutions fig. The altar project is currently accessed via two routes in argentina. As we can see, according to data provided by the world bank, the participation of mining in argentinas gdp has remained in recent years at values ranging between 0. Essentials of mineral exploration and evaluation 1st edition. Official pdf, 93 pages world bank documents world bank group. Argentina is a country of abundant natural resources, is a member of the g15 and g20 major economies and has one of the strongest economies in latin america. Advanced exploration at the newest uraniumvanadium. Pdf targeting key alteration minerals in epithermal. Mineral explorationentails zstudy of historical, technical and mineral related data zsystematic regional geological, geophysical and geochemical surveys in selected areas by mining companies or other agencies zacquisition of mineral properties by application to governments for exploration permits or exploration concessions.
Fully illustrated to cover the stateoftheart exploration techniques and evaluation of mineral assets being practiced globally, this uptodate reference offers. Mineral exploration can be technically defined as all the activities and evaluation necessary before an intelligent decision can be made establishing size, initial flow sheet, and annual output of new extractive operation. Mineral exploration for epithermal gold in northern patagonia. Argentina has a population near to 45 m of persons censo nacional 2020. Yukon mineral exploration best management practices for. The majority, more than 45 %, lives in center and in the east of the country. Analysis of clay mineralogy and illite crystallinity in the claysize fraction mineral exploration and development are informationgathering activities. Pdf kaolin and smectite group minerals in exploration and. Astorius to initiate exploration in taca taca district, salta.
Mineral exploration and development are informationgathering activities. The groups success at mineral discovery, as well as its achievements in community and government relations has made it a highly regarded. Mineral exploration an overview sciencedirect topics. Vancouver, british columbia, nov 24, 2017 filing services canada via comtex astorius to initiate exploration in taca taca district, salta, argentina.
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