economy
May 5, 2026
El Alacrán Project Adds New Subcontract and Strengthens Miner Legalization in Puerto Libertador
With the aim of transforming informal mining into a legal, safe, and environmentally responsible activity, the National Mining Agency (ANM) has approved the registration of Antiocor as the fifth mining formalization subcontract linked to the El Alacrán copper project. The initiative is developed in the rural area of the municipality of Puerto Libertador, in the south of Córdoba, and is part of a strategy to integrate artisanal mining communities into the current regulatory framework, strengthening their technical, social, and environmental capabilities.
TL;DR
- The National Mining Agency (ANM) approved Antiocor as the fifth mining formalization subcontract for the El Alacrán copper project.
- The initiative is located in Puerto Libertador, south of Córdoba, and aims to make informal mining legal, safe, and environmentally responsible.
- This program benefits approximately 500 people through direct and indirect employment, with Antiocor impacting about 80 individuals.
- The El Alacrán project supports the coexistence of industrial and artisanal mining through subcontracting, ensuring legal and technical compliance.
- Subcontracts are enrolled in the Ministry of Mines and Energy's VETA program to enhance technical, environmental, and social capabilities.
- Previous subcontracts have approved work programs and environmental impact studies are under evaluation for environmental licenses.