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“Brazilian Multinational will explore San Juan’s mountain chain in search of zinc” (Vale) published in El Zonda (San Juan) on 01/10/2013 |
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Executives from the area of exploration of Votorantim have shown interest in the exploitation of 2 mining areas rich in copper and zinc in Valle del Cura, in the Department of Iglesia. The aim of the exploration in the Los Andes mountain chain is the search for zinc and copper. |
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“Catamarca, global Copper reserve” (Minera Alumbrera) published in El Ancasti (Catamarca) on 01/13/2013 |
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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)”. |
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“Goldcorp Increases its invesments in Cerro Negro” (Goldcorp) pubished in La Opinión Austral (Rio Gallegos) on 01/14/2013 |
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Goldcorp, the mining company which operates the Cerro Negro gold and silver project in the province of Santa Cruz, has increased its investment in the project up to 1,350 million dollars, representing 80% more than what was originally projected. |
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“New investments are being planned by mining Canadian companies” (Mina Pirquitas, Minera Alumbrera, Vale) published in El Cronista (Buenos Aires) on 01/18/2013 |
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The Royal Bank Capital [Sic], one of the most important Canadian financial entities, announced that many Canadian companies are interested in developing mining businesses in Argentina. Authorities from the RBC have stated that “the active governmental policies fostering investments that the country has introduced and its mining potential have generated a huge interest in our clients”. |
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“Mining Investments in Argentina have increased 71.5 per cent in 2012” published in El Inversor Energético y Minero on 01/29/2013 |
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Investments in Argentine Mining during last year have reached AR$ 19.000 (USD 3.823 million), which represents an increase of 71.5 per cent in respect to 2011, according to a private report. Taking into consideration the disclosure made by the agency EFE and the investigation held by the consultant IES, this record will once again be outscored in 2013, with investments that have already been announced, and which to date exceed AR$ 20,000 million (USD 4,024 million). |
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Acknowledgements |
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| Our regards to the following law firms which provided us with information to prepare several points of this newsletter: | ||
| Brillo | Pujante Abogados (Provinces of Neuquén and Río Negro) |
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| Estudio Medawar, González Garay, Sánchez Le Daca & Associates (Province of San Juan) |
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| Estudio Posadas Saravia & Associates (Province of Salta) |
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| Estudio Jurídico Piccione - Maldonado & Asociados (Province of Catamarca) |
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