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BHPLundin’s Vicuña Project Advances With San Juan Permit and $4.5 Billion Credit Line

Executives say the venture is positioned for a final investment decision before year-end.

Overview

  • Vicuña reports provincial approval of an updated Environmental Impact Declaration for the combined Josemaria–Filo del Sol development in San Juan.
  • Roughly US$790–800 million has been invested to date as part of a planned US$18 billion buildout, with an initial stage estimated at about US$7 billion.
  • Lundin Mining says it expanded its credit facility to US$4.5 billion to cover its share of the first phase while the partners evaluate additional financing options.
  • The company is seeking to operate under the RIGI framework and is negotiating a long‑term investment and royalty‑stability pact with San Juan after meetings with President Javier Milei.
  • Leaders target a year‑end investment decision and first production around 2030, citing early works such as a 500 kV transmission line and growing local jobs and supplier engagement.