Borates

12 Aug 2012

Ownership Change for Boron in Argentina

Ownership Change Argentina Boron

Rio Tinto Minerals sold its Borax Argentina mining assets, including the Tincalayu Mine, to Orocobre Ltd., changing ownership of a major Argentine boron operation.

2006

Processing Startup for Boron in Argentina

Processing Startup Argentina Boron

Manufacturas Los Andes S.A. inaugurated a new boric acid production plant in Olacapato, Argentina, adding to regional capacity.

1997

Other for Boron in Argentina

Other Argentina Boron

Argentina established the Infrastructure Development Trust to support mining operations, potentially impacting boron reserves development.

1 Jan 1994

Project Start for Boron in Argentina

Project Start Argentina Boron

FMC Corp. planned lithium and boron production facility at Salar del Hombre Muerto under the new mining plan.

1 Jan 1994

Regulatory Change for Boron in Argentina

Regulatory Change Argentina Boron

New mining plan introduced tax regime to attract foreign investment, affecting boron mining incentives.