Who will take part in Argentina Copper?

Mining companies, industry suppliers, government authorities, financial institutions and diplomatic bodies will take part.

When will Argentina Copper take place?

The Argentina Copper international conference will take place in 2027 . The exact date will be announced soon.

Where will Argentina Copper take place?

The Argentina Copper international conference will take place in the province of San Juan, Argentina.

Copper is back at the center

30% · implied copper deficit by 2035 under the IEA STEPS scenario 2035 · the year announced projects are no longer enough to meet demand 28 Mt Cu · Global demand 2025 42 Mt Cu · Projected demand 2040 −10 Mt Cu · Projected deficit 2040 0.45% · Average grade of Argentine projects ~20 Mt Cu · National copper reserves 2028 · First project expected in production 1.6 Mt · Potential production by 2035

Three editions, the fourth is already underway

The meeting point for Argentina's new copper cycle.

Argentina is entering a stage where resources need structure: available capital, clear rules, capable suppliers, permitting, energy, logistics and long-term certainty. Argentina Copper addresses these critical areas, providing an in-depth view of the country's emerging copper cycle.

Year

2027

Venue

San Juan Province, Argentina

Edition

4th

Key figures

+ 8

Leading copper projects represented

+ 20

Mining companies participating

+ 300

Companies actively represented

+ 15

Countries represented

+ 90

Government officials

+ 220

C-level executives

The world needs more copper. Argentina has an opportunity that is no longer about the future.

The Conference Connecting Projects, Investment and Decision-Making.

Argentina Copper was created in this context: a global reality converging with resources, projects, capital, provinces, technology and business leadership. A pivotal conversation at a defining moment for Argentina's mining industry.

Argentina Copper is the leading gathering for the country's copper industry, bringing together the key players shaping its next stage of development.

Organized by Panorama Minero, the conference brings together mining companies, investors, government officials, industry specialists, suppliers and institutional leaders for high-level discussion, knowledge exchange and business opportunities.

Held in San Juan, the heart of Argentina's copper development, the event provides first-hand insight into the country's leading projects, the conditions required to advance them and the evolving investment landscape across the sector.

Two Days to Anticipate the Industry's Next Move.

Strategic insight and direct access to conversations that only emerge in a setting like Argentina Copper. Conferences, business meetings and direct engagement opportunities designed for companies and industry-related institutions.

Argentina Copper brings together the perspectives needed to understand where the industry is heading. Companies present their upcoming milestones, specialists assess the international landscape, and policymakers outline the conditions that will shape the sector’s growth.

The program combines high-level content with direct engagement among those driving projects, allocating capital, developing solutions and shaping Argentina's copper agenda. A setting designed not only to understand what is happening, but to anticipate what comes next.

Argentina Copper: Core Pillars

Three Key Drivers of an Event Advancing the Industry.

#1
Projects and Investment
Updates on Argentina's leading copper projects and their upcoming milestones.
#2
Markets and Competitiveness
Price outlook, demand, financing, infrastructure and investment conditions.
#3
Partnerships and Business
Connecting companies, governments, suppliers, investors and strategic stakeholders.

A Comprehensive View

The Future of Copper, Seen from the Inside.

Through technical presentations, strategic conversations, panel discussions and business networking, Argentina Copper provides a comprehensive view of:

The current status of each project, presented by the companies developing them
Investment decisions being made today
Development challenges and the solutions taking shape across the industry
Partnerships emerging among operators, suppliers and investors
Argentina's position in the new global copper landscape
What comes next: timelines, capital requirements and key industry milestones

Key Figures

Argentina Copper by the Numbers.

The scale of a gathering bringing together the leaders shaping Argentina's next copper cycle.

+1,500 attendees at the 2025 edition

+8 Leading copper projects represented
+20 Mining companies participating
+300 Companies actively represented
+15 Countries represented
+90 Government officials
+220 C-level executives

A Venue Where Copper Takes Center Stage

From one of Argentina's leading mining jurisdictions, Argentina Copper brings together a federal agenda spanning projects, provinces, companies and institutions driving the industry's growth, now one of the country's most strategic segments.

Decision-Makers in the Room

The participation of the Copper Roundtable, senior provincial and national officials, mining companies, technology firms and suppliers, investors and specialists brings together political leadership, technical expertise and business insight in a single forum.

Featured Actors

An Event Backed by Its Leading Players

A Gathering That Grows Edition After Edition.

Three editions have established Argentina Copper as one of the industry's leading meeting points. The fourth is already underway.

2024 Launch
First edition, sold out
- Participation of seven governors from Argentina's copper-producing provinces
- Establishment of the Copper Roundtable during the event
- Main side event of San Juan Mining Expo 2024
- Representation from Argentina's leading active copper projects
- Strong participation from public- and private-sector leaders and international delegations
2025 Consolidation
An edition that expanded both scale and international reach

+1,500

attendees

+25

high-level conferences

+500

business meetings
- Institutional agenda featuring the IDB, CAF, European Union, CESCO and the Argentine Government, among others
- Presentations by CEOs and senior executives from leading projects
- National Interest Declaration by the Office of the President of Argentina
2026 Expansion
The largest edition to date
- New attendance record
- Participation of eight governors, alongside national and provincial authorities
- Main side event of San Juan Mining Expo 2026
- Held at the Vicente Chancay Velodrome in San Juan before a full-capacity audience
- Participation of the Federal Mining Roundtable and Argentina's eight most advanced copper projects
- High-level speakers including senior project and operations executives, government officials, international organizations and specialized consultants
- Representatives from more than 15 countries
2027 The Next Chapter

The fourth edition is already underway

A new agenda of conferences, business meetings and institutional engagement for the next stage of Argentina's copper industry.

Governors at Argentina Copper - Copper Roundtable

“This year we will redouble our efforts to continue consolidating Argentina Cobre as an international reference conference, a meeting point for the main actors in the sector.”

Consolidation space for the Copper Board and key meeting in the local, regional and international copper industry

In 2024, Argentina Cobre was the official venue for the formation of the Copper Board, the main public sector initiative that brings together governors from provinces with copper potential: San Juan, Mendoza, Salta, Jujuy. The event, with sold-out venues, featured the presence of seven governors and the special participation of major copper companies.

The Conversation Is No Longer Just About Geology. It Is Now Financial, Political and Industrial.

The Agenda for the Next Cycle

Five Conversations That Will Define the Landscape.

The variables that Panorama Minero and the Argentina Copper Honorary Committee believe will define the scale and pace of Argentina's copper development: five conversations providing a comprehensive view of the industry's current and future landscape; five core themes for the next edition.

Global Market & Positioning
Structural demand, price trends, evolving supply chains and Argentina's potential role among the world's leading copper producers.
Projects & Execution Decisions
Project progress, timelines, upcoming milestones and the decisions required to move major developments into construction and production.
Capital, Competitiveness & Predictability
Financing, regulatory conditions, operating costs and the long-term frameworks required to mobilize investment at scale.
Infrastructure For Production
Energy, water, transport, connectivity and logistics solutions required to support the growth of a new export-oriented industry.
Capabilities To Scale
Suppliers, technology, specialized talent and public-private coordination needed to expand domestic participation across the value chain.

Backed by Industry Leaders

Organized by Panorama Minero

Argentina Copper is supported by leading companies, academic and governmental institutions, diplomatic corps, and operating companies and service providers with a strong presence in the Argentine mining market, particularly in the copper sector.

Attending the event provides each participant with the opportunity to experience two days alongside key players in the mining business, with real capacity to influence the launch and development of projects.

For more than five decades, Panorama Minero has played an active role in the development of Argentina's mining sector, combining specialized journalism, strategic content production and the organization of the industry's leading events.

The company has established itself as a platform for collaboration among companies, investors, academia, authorities and national and international stakeholders, contributing to the construction of a professional, technical and business-oriented mining agenda that brings together all parts of the sector.

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