PSJ Cobre Mendocino’s local development strategy is designed to generate long-term, self-sustaining benefits for the Uspallata region and surrounding communities. This approach integrates economic, social, and environmental components through its Sustainable Development Program.
The core goals include strengthening local entrepreneurship, enhancing employability, and ensuring that the economic benefits of the mining project extend beyond its operational lifespan. PSJ collaborates with community organizations, local authorities, and educational institutions to support productive projects and capacity-building initiatives.
Key projects include:
Support for local suppliers through training and technical assistance to help them meet industry standards and integrate into the project’s supply chain.
Entrepreneurship promotion, such as the PAZANDINO – Hilos de Montaña textile alliance with Xinca, which creates sustainable employment for local women, and the Seed Entrepreneurs Program, which helps small businesses formalize and grow.
Community infrastructure and transparency, such as the establishment of a local office in Uspallata and participatory monitoring programs that involve residents in oversight and planning.
PSJ’s investment plans include USD 15 million in the first year post-approval and USD 559 million for full project development, signaling a major boost for regional development.
PSJ’s local development strategy emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and the empowerment of local communities to ensure long-lasting positive impact.