Latin America remains a strategic powerhouse for world-class mining, offering exceptional geological diversity, vast resource potential, and expanding opportunities for discovery, development, and innovation. This session explores the region’s mineral wealth—with particular emphasis on the Andean Region, one of the most prolific and dynamic metallogenic belts globally—covering gold, copper, and emerging critical minerals, while addressing operational challenges and advances in sustainability and technology. Discussions will highlight enabling conditions for success, including efficient, responsible land access and innovative stakeholder engagement. Through case studies and practical insights, participants will examine how integrated planning, strategic exploration, and digital transformation are shaping a more responsible, efficient, and resilient mining future across Latin America.

2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Latin America´s mining frontier: Exploration insights from the Andes

2:30 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
South America: A world-class geological opportunity

2:55 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Argentina: An emerging global copper giant

3:25 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Challenges, complexities and solutions from a social management perspective

3:50 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Q&A