Join us as we explore why Argentina has emerged as a premium mining jurisdiction, offering exceptional opportunities for exploration and development while delivering world-class geological potential and competitive advantages.
Thu, November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PMendedReplay
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Meeting Overview The meeting focused on the current state of the mining industry in Argentina, highlighting recent regulatory changes and their impact on investment and operations. Key executives from three mining companies discussed the evolving investment climate, the importance of navigating provincial regulations, and the increased interest from both local and foreign companies in the mining sector. Key Discussion Points - Overview of the recent political changes in Argentina and their effects on the mining industry. - Discussion on the new regime of incentives for large investments introduced by President Malay's administration. - Insights on the competitive landscape in Argentina's mining sector, with an increase in new companies entering the market. - The importance of navigating both federal and provincial regulations in Argentina's multi-jurisdictional environment. - The role of local expertise in managing relationships with government and regulatory bodies. Decisions Made ...
John Black is an economic geologist with more than 30 years of exploration experience in the Americas, Central Asia, the SW Pacific, and Eastern Europe/Western Asia. He first worked in South America in 1993 and has been actively involved in mineral exploration throughout the continent for several companies since that time. His professional credentials include a B.Sc. degree in Geology from Stanford University in 1983 and an M.S. degree in Geology – Ore Deposits Exploration from the same University in 1988. John was the founding President of Antares Minerals Inc. and was instrumental in acquiring the Haquira project in Peru for Antares. He was the key driver in negotiating the sale of Antares to First Quantum Minerals for C$650 million. John’s early career included work with Bear Creek Mining Company, Kennecott Minerals Corporation, Rio Tinto and Western Mining Corporation and he currently serves as the CEO and director of Regulus Resources Inc.
Mr. Leung is a seasoned mining executive with 20 years of international and South American experience, having previously worked at Adventus Mining Corporation (sold to Silvercorp Metals Inc. in 2024), Lundin Mining Corporation, and Hatch Ltd. Since 2019, he has been a board director of AbraSilver Resource Corp. and a key contributor to the growth and success of its exploration and development business in Argentina.
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Speaker 1: Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening, depending on where in the world you are signing in from. I am thrilled today to be joined by luminaries in Latin American mining. Joaquin Marias, CEO of Argenta Silver, John Black, CEO of Olive Brown Resources, and Sam Long, CEO of the newly minted Centauri. Gentlemen, how are you today? Speaker 2: Doing well. Speaker 2: Great. Speaker 1: So we got a fun topic today, as all 3 speakers are running companies that are possibly the most exciting place to be in mining today, Argentina. But here's how today's gonna work. I've got some questions just to kind of get the party started. This is an interactive event, so please use that chat button at the bottom right of your screen to ask questions at any time during today's event. We're probably gonna avoid asking any questions that are too specific to 1 of the companies here today, but you feel free to ask anyway in the chat, I'll just pass them through to the respective speakers' company. Presenting this right on topic, I'll try and weave it into the conversation as much as possible or tackle it towards the end of the hour. Speaker 1: Last piece of housekeeping, Speaker 1: today's event is being recorded. It'll be available for replay late this afternoon, Eastern time. It'll be on the same link, but also on Six's YouTube channel. But eager to get into the protein. So I'll get right into it. President Malay's administration, which recently Speaker 1: the party won a bit of a polling upset in the country's midterms, has implemented significant reforms, including the RISG. Speaker 1: It's the regime of incentives for large investments framework. Speaker 1: John, I'll throw it to you 1st, but from your perspective operating actually in-country, what's changed on the groun...
