Alumbrera Returns to the Scene: Glencore Projects 75,000 Tonnes of Copper from 2028 – Ámbito | 22/12/25

After seven years under care and maintenance, Swiss miner Glencore has confirmed the restart of operations at the historic Alumbrera mine in Catamarca, with production expected to begin in the first half of 2028; the plan includes an estimated 75,000 tonnes of copper, 317,000 ounces of gold and 1,000 tonnes of molybdenum over four years, marking a turning point for Argentina’s metal mining sector amid strong international copper prices and rising global demand for this key mineral. Link to Article