A landmark discovery in Argentina’s Andes mountains has unearthed the largest copper, gold, and silver deposit in 30 years. The joint venture “Vicuña,” formed by Lundin Mining and BHP, has identified over 80 million ounces of gold and silver alongside 12+ million tons of copper.
This find is expected to boost Argentina’s economy through job creation and infrastructure development. Communities in San Juan province anticipate that resulting revenues will fund essential services in historically neglected areas.
The discovery could transform Argentina from an agricultural nation into a significant copper exporter within a decade. This matters globally, as copper is vital for green technology and electronics, while gold and silver remain crucial for various industrial applications worldwide.