The hearing, officially convened by the Government of Mendoza, has more than 3,800 registered participants. It began today, Saturday, August 2, in Yalguaraz with a comprehensive operation and assigned time slots to ensure representative and orderly participation.

This Saturday, August 2, the Public Hearing of the PSJ Cobre Mendocino Project began. This is a key stage in the environmental evaluation process, providing citizens the opportunity to express their views on the proposed copper mining development in Uspallata.

The hearing, organized by the Government of Mendoza, is being held at Estancia Yalguaraz. The site was specially prepared to host participants for several days, with speakers presenting in pre-assigned time slots.

At the start of the hearing, Fabián Gregorio, CEO of PSJ, emphasized: “Our purpose is clear: to demonstrate that it is possible to conduct mining responsibly, complying with provincial legislation, following the highest international standards, and generating real development for the Province.”

He added: “PSJ represents a concrete opportunity to diversify Mendoza’s productive matrix, integrating mining into a balanced economic model alongside agriculture, tourism, and industry, while driving local development and creating real, quality jobs.”

Organization and services for citizen participation

To ensure a comfortable, safe, and accessible experience for all participants, the venue offers:

  • Heated tents for attendees and speakers.

  • Hydration service, refreshments, bathrooms, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

  • Health stations with permanent ambulance and professional medical assistance.

  • Security personnel throughout the site.

  • Free transportation from Mendoza and Uspallata.

An open and transparent process

The hearing is broadcast live through the Government’s official channels, ensuring public access and audiovisual records. You can follow the live hearing here:
👉 https://m.youtube.com/@ministerioenergiayambientemza/streams

PSJ Cobre Mendocino welcomes the beginning of this participatory stage, which is part of the path toward a model of modern, transparent mining aligned with the most demanding environmental standards.

The Public Hearing will continue in the coming days, with more scheduled presentations in an environment that prioritizes respect, dialogue, and collective construction of the future.

Strong support from speakers

The speakers, most of them from Uspallata, expressed strong support for the Project:

  • “I want everyone in Uspallata to have opportunities to work and live here, without having to leave.”

  • “I believe mining is an opportunity for Uspallata, and with controls and social commitment, it can be achieved.”

  • “We are young people seeking our future, seeking training; Mendoza is looking for that future.”