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Kobrea receives approval to explore in Argentina

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Dec 11, 2025 · 17:03 KBX · 0.495 Kobrea Exploration Corp
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Executive Summary

  • Kobrea Exploration received legislative ratification in Mendoza, Argentina, approving environmental impact statements for 27 exploration projects, including its El Destino, Sofi, and Cuprum projects in the Western Malargüe Mining District.
  • The San Jorge porphyry copper project in northern Mendoza was also approved for mine development and construction, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the province.
  • With all Kobrea projects now approved for mineral exploration, the company is advancing construction of an access road and exploration camp at its El Perdido project, with a maiden diamond drilling program scheduled to commence in the coming weeks.

Key Details

  • Regulatory Approvals: The Senate and Chamber of Deputies of Mendoza ratified environmental impact statements for 27 exploration projects in the Western Malargüe Mining District (WMMD) on December 9, 2025.
  • Specific Projects Approved: The approvals cover Kobrea’s El Destino, Sofi, and Cuprum projects. Additionally, the San Jorge porphyry copper project (located in Uspallata, northern Mendoza) was approved for mine development and construction.
  • El Perdido Project Status: Construction of an access road to the drill site is ongoing, and an exploration camp is being built.
  • Drilling Schedule: A maiden diamond drilling program is set to commence in the coming weeks at the El Perdido project.
  • Company Portfolio: Kobrea holds rights to earn 100% interest in seven projects totaling over 733 square kilometers in southwestern Mendoza, Argentina, focused on base metals and porphyry copper/gold deposits. The company also holds a 100% interest in the Upland copper project in British Columbia, Canada.

Notable Quotes

  • "Exploration projects within the Western Malargue mining district continue to be overwhelming approved by the provincial Legislature of Mendoza province... The approval of this round of projects... came after an extensive process of public hearings, citizen participation and technical analysis." — James Hedalen, CEO
  • "These approvals clearly demonstrate that the provincial government and the people of Mendoza support mining and believe in the economic opportunities that sustainable exploration and development will bring." — James Hedalen, CEO
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