Santa Cruz Lifts Cerro Negro Closure; Newmont to Resume Gold Output

Santa Cruz province lifted restrictions that had halted Newmont's Cerro Negro gold mine, allowing gradual resumption of operations. The decision follows a meeting between Newmont directors and Governor Claudio Vidal, but the province maintains pressure for local employment commitments. This resolves a near-term operational disruption for a major gold producer, though ongoing labor-related conditions could affect future output.