Glencore secures RIGI approval for Agua Rica copper project in Argentina
Glencore said on October 2, 2026, that it received approval under Argentina's Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI) for the MARA (Agua Rica) copper, gold, silver and molybdenum project in Catamarca province, ahead of restarting operations at the Alumbrera processing plant. The company expects first production at Alumbrera in the first half of next year, a year ahead of its original guidance.
Glencore said on October 2, 2026, that it received approval under Argentina's Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI) for the MARA (Agua Rica) copper, gold, silver and molybdenum project in Catamarca province, ahead of restarting operations at the Alumbrera processing plant. The company expects first production at Alumbrera in the first half of next year, a year ahead of its original guidance.
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