“Catamarca, global Copper reserve” (Minera Alumbrera) published in El Ancasti (Catamarca) on 01/13/2013

According to information supplied by the National Mining Secretary, “there are approximately 100 copper mineralized prospects in the country, and 80% of these are located in three provinces: San Juan (35), Salta (30) and Catamarca (14)”.
With this potential, the country will become a global copper power in 2016, with the production of between 10 and 15 important projects.