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Argentina's first mining mega-project.

Source :
Engineering & Mining Journal (00958948). May98, Vol. 199 Issue 5, p46. 5p. 2 Color Photographs, 2 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 3 Graphs, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Describes the copper and gold mining project at Bajo de la Alumbrera in Catamarca, Argentina. Geographical location of the mine; Ore reserves; Origin of the mine's name; Handling of exploration and exploitation rights by Yacimientos Mineros de Agua de Dionisio (YMAD); Problems during the planning stage of the Bajo project. INSET: Other mining projects in Catamarca Province..

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00958948
Volume :
199
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Engineering & Mining Journal (00958948)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
605854