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Mining and energy activity in Santa Cruz
Overview
The mining sector in Santa Cruz, Argentina, continues to show financial growth and expanded exploration. Minera Santa Cruz S.A., operating the San José gold and silver deposit, reported a 48.8% increase in revenues to $436.5 million and a net profit surge of approximately 173%, totaling $97.6 million for the 2025 period.
In the Deseado Massif region, Cerrado Gold has initiated a 5,000-meter drilling program for the Falcon project through its subsidiary, Minera Don Nicolás. This exploration covers roughly 20,026 hectares near the Las Calandrias leaching operations to evaluate mineral resource volumes. Following these developments, the Santa Cruz State Secretariat of Mining conducted a technical inspection of the Minera Don Nicolás complex, including the Falcon exploration area, the Calandrias leaching pad, the tailings dam, and the La Paloma underground mine, to verify operational safety and regulatory compliance.
Additionally, in the energy sector, Governor Claudio Vidal supervised the launch of a USD 7.27 million drilling campaign by Crown Point Energía in the San Jorge Gulf Basin. This program involves drilling three wells across Koluel Kayke and Piedra Clavada to develop existing reserves and explore the D-129, Mina del Carmen, and Caleta Olivia formations.
Entities
Santa Cruz · Crown Point Energía · San Jorge Gulf Basin · Minera Don Nicolás S.A. · Golfo San Jorge Basin
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Crown Point Energía is launching a drilling campaign with an estimated investment of USD 7.27 million. vocesyapuntes.com · www.tiemposur.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] The drilling program involves the execution of three wells in Koluel Kayke and Piedra Clavada. vocesyapuntes.com · www.tiemposur.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Well KK-2003 will explore the D-129 formation. vocesyapuntes.com · www.tiemposur.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Governor Claudio Vidal supervised the start of the drilling campaign in the San Jorge Gulf Basin. vocesyapuntes.com · www.tiemposur.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Santa Cruz State Secretariat of Mining inspected the Minera Don Nicolás complex. www.energiaspatagonicas.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The mining inspection included the Falcon exploration area and the La Paloma underground mine. www.energiaspatagonicas.com
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesSanta Cruz authorities inspect mining and energy operations
Santa Cruz officials inspected Minera Don Nicolás's mining facilities and supervised Crown Point Energía's USD 7.27 million drilling campaign in the San Jorge Gulf Basin.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesMining sector in Santa Cruz sees profit growth and new exploration
Mining in Santa Cruz, Argentina, is seeing major developments, with Minera Santa Cruz reporting a 173% profit surge and Cerrado Gold launching a new drilling campaign for the Falcon project.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesCrown Point Energía to drill three new oil wells in Santa Cruz
Crown Point Energía will invest over $7.2 million in three new oil wells in Santa Cruz, Argentina, aiming to produce 90 cubic meters of oil daily and create up to 90 jobs.
Sources
energiaspatagonicas.com · rionegro.com.ar · soycobre.com · tiemposur.com.ar · vocesyapuntes.com
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