The Latin American mine that could change everything: A discovery at 3,500 meters that would put a country on the world gold map.
An unexpected discovery in the heights of Salta has sparked the interest of international giants. What began as a simple search for copper revealed a hidden treasure that could redefine the country's economic course. What was found and why could it cover this country in gold?
A Latin American country is writing a new chapter in its mining history. At an altitude of 3,500 meters, a mine that had already delivered copper in industrial quantities has just revealed an even greater potential: a precious metal that puts the country in the sights of the great powers. What seemed like just another excavation has turned into one of the most promising discoveries of the century.
In the province of Salta, Argentina, the Cumbre II and Atena I mines were already known for their copper production, essential for the technology industry and the energy transition. However, the real surprise was hidden beyond the expected ore.
It was at the Lindero mine, 260 kilometers west of the capital city of Salta, where after more than a decade of work, experts found a gold deposit with shocking figures. According to recent estimates, up to 84 million tons of material are hidden under the ground, with an average of 0.6 grams of gold per ton. The result: around 11 million ounces of gold ready to be extracted.
A key point on the global mining map
The discovery has not gone unnoticed. Fortuna Silver Mines has already started mining, supported by advanced technology and an infrastructure provided by multinationals. This gold not only represents an economic income, but also a strategic opportunity to position Argentina in the new world energy order.