Argentina’s Mendoza Province Reconsiders Copper Mining Amid Economic Pressures

Argentina’s Mendoza Province, renowned for its Malbec wines, is reevaluating its historical stance against large-scale mining due to economic pressures and a national push for copper exports. The proposed PSJ Cobre Mendocino project aims to extract 40,000 tonnes of copper annually by 2028, pending regulatory approvals. This initiative, backed by Zonda Metals and Grupo Alberdi, represents a significant shift in the province’s economic strategy, seeking to diversify beyond viticulture and traditional industries.