Heads Up Poker Podcast

Joaquin Marias, newly appointed CEO of Argenta Silver, speaks from the 2025 Rural Symposium in Boca Raton to outline the company’s accelerating momentum. Backed by a $70M market cap, no debt, and a $4,000-meter winter drill program underway in the Andes, Argenta is quickly becoming one of the most compelling silver plays in Argentina. Strategic investors like Frank Giustra and Eduardo Stein bring high-net-worth credibility and long-term capital strength. In this interview, Joaquin shares how his deep roots in Argenta’s mining sector, combined with his reputation among local communities and government, give Argenta a competitive edge. His leadership has helped solidify relationships with indigenous groups and government bodies, improving access and speeding up exploration efforts. The company now holds 50 million ounces of high-grade, pure silver—no base metal equivalents—with drill samples hitting over 2kg/ton. With President Javier Milei’s pro-industry reforms creating a more attractive climate for foreig