Overview
- Governor Alfredo Cornejo sent environmental impact filings for PSJ Cobre Mendocino (San Jorge) and 27 Malargüe Distrito Minero Occidental II exploration projects to the provincial Legislature.
- Provincial authorities initiated environmental evaluations for 71 additional exploration projects within the MDMO III area.
- Draft laws to establish a Mining Royalties Regime and an Environmental Compensation Fund were introduced for legislative consideration.
- The government of Mendoza, the Municipality of Guaymallén, UNCuyo and ASINMET formalized the Cuyo Mining‑Energy Cluster to strengthen local suppliers, skills development and sustainability standards.
- National Mining Secretary Luis Lucero commended Mendoza's consensus efforts and pointed to strong investor interest under the RIGI framework, with organizers confirming 170 participating companies.