Logistics for
mining
in San Juan.
We operate at the main mining projects in San Juan — Veladero, Los Azules, Josemaría, Hualilán and Gualcamayo. Own fleet, valid permits and real high-altitude experience.
San Juan is the
lithium triangle
and copper hub.
The province concentrates over US$20 billion in active or immediately developing mining projects. The Vicuña Joint Venture (Lundin–BHP) for Josemaría and Filo del Sol represents Argentina's largest ongoing mining development, with a US$18.1B investment.
Each project at this scale generates years of sustained logistics demand: critical supplies, fuels, machinery, explosives, residential modules and equipment for thousands of workers operating above 4,000 metres above sea level. Rutas del Sur has operated in this zone for decades.
Real experience on high-altitude routes in San Juan and Mendoza. Operational knowledge that cannot be improvised.
Fleet and drivers prepared to operate at extreme altitude with the safety protocols the mountain demands.
Real-time tracking of each unit, with direct communication throughout the entire mountain route.
No outsourcing: we control maintenance, drivers and timelines. That translates into reliability for critical operations.
Projects where
we operate.
Active, developing and pre-production operations in San Juan. Each project has specific logistics requirements — knowing them is part of our job.
Veladero
Barrick Gold
Argentina's largest operating gold mining project. Permanent demand for supplies, fuels, explosives and equipment.
Los Azules
McEwen Copper
One of the world's largest undeveloped copper projects, with reserves exceeding 10 billion pounds. In active development phase.
Josemaría / Filo del Sol
Lundin – BHP (JV Vicuña)
US$18.1B joint venture between Lundin Mining and BHP. Argentina's largest ongoing mining development. Extraordinary logistics demand during construction and start-up.
Hualilán
Golden Mining
First mining project to award transport contracts under the new investment wave in San Juan: US$18.7M to move 720,000 tonnes.
Gualcamayo
Boroo Inc.
Producing gold mine operating in northern San Juan. Requires constant supply of critical inputs and mountain logistics.
Casposo
Austral Gold
Gold and silver project in operational transition phase. High-altitude zone with specific transport requirements.
What we transport
to San Juan.
Critical loads for mining operations, with the permits and protocols each cargo type requires at high altitude.
Mining supplies
Reagents, process materials, consumables and spare parts for continuous high-altitude operations.
Fuels & lubricants
Transport of diesel, oils and industrial lubricants to high-altitude mine sites with valid permits.
Explosives & blasting
Transfer of blasting materials under current SEDRONAR permits. End-to-end safety protocol.
Machinery & equipment
Heavy machinery, drilling equipment, generators and oversized units to mining projects.
Residential modules
Transport and installation of prefabricated modular camps for remote and high-altitude operations.
Energy supplies
Transformers, cabling, electrical equipment and components for mine energy infrastructure.
Departments
and access routes.
We know the roads, actual transit times and weather conditions of each zone. There are no shortcuts on the mountain.
Iglesia
Access to Veladero, Josemaría and the northern mining corridor.
Calingasta
Entry to Los Azules and Calingasta corridor projects.
Jáchal
Northern access to Gualcamayo and productive zones.
San José de Jáchal
Logistics hub for the northern province.
San Juan City
Logistics and commercial center. Cross-docking point to mine sites.
Valle Fértil
Corridor to Hualilán and emerging development zones.
Mining transport
in San Juan.
What permits do you have to operate at San Juan mining projects?
We hold current CNRT, RUCA, San Juan provincial permits and the mine site entry protocols required by operators like Barrick/Veladero. We can adapt to each operator's specific HSE requirements.
Can you transport explosives and blasting materials?
Yes, we operate transport of blasting materials under current SEDRONAR permits. The protocol includes certified drivers, approved vehicles, ADR documentation and continuous communication throughout the journey.
How long is the Mendoza–Veladero transit?
Transit from Mendoza to the Iglesia/Veladero zone is approximately 6–8 hours under normal conditions, depending on cargo type, route used (Route 40 north or 149) and weather and access conditions at altitude.
Do you work with international companies like BHP or Lundin?
We operate for large-scale international projects meeting the HSE, documentation and tracking standards that major operators require. Contact us to evaluate your organization's specific requirements.
Do you have an operations base in San Juan?
Our main base is in Maipú, Mendoza, 300 km from San Juan city. We coordinate operations directly from there, with access to the main mining departments in San Juan.
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Operating in
San Juan?
Tell us the project, zone, cargo type and frequency. We evaluate the operation and present a concrete proposal with timelines, permits and conditions.