Overview
- PSJ submitted the Environmental Impact Declaration to the Mendoza Legislature on Oct. 30, initiating the next review under provincial law.
- The company says San Jorge would produce 40,000 tonnes of fine copper per year as a concentrate destined for processing abroad.
- PSJ reports a total investment of US$559 million, including US$60 million in the first construction year and about US$120 million in annual operating costs.
- Projected employment includes roughly 600 direct construction jobs and about 3,900 direct and indirect roles, with around 2,400 people linked to the project over its life.
- Service providers reported advancing pricing and supply talks at Argentina Mining Cuyo 2025, with activity contingent on legislative approval and permitting, and construction targeted around 2027 if approved.