Transparency and participation are central pillars of PSJ Cobre Mendocino’s operating philosophy and social license strategy. The company has adopted a proactive and open communication approach to ensure that community members and stakeholders are well-informed, engaged, and empowered throughout the project lifecycle.
Transparency:
PSJ maintains continuous information sharing through multiple channels:
- A dedicated local office in Uspallata for face-to-face engagement.
- An official website and active social media presence with regular updates.
- Public access to the full Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and technical documentation online.
- Dashboards, newsletters, and summary documents designed to make complex information accessible to all audiences.
The company has also submitted an expanded Environmental Impact Report in response to regulatory feedback, incorporating additional data and public concerns, demonstrating its commitment to full disclosure and accountability.
Participation:
PSJ has built a structured, ongoing community engagement framework that includes:
- Participatory workshops and public meetings, with over 350 questions answered in sessions held in Uspallata and Mendoza.
- Guided site visits, allowing community members to see operations firsthand.
- A participatory community monitoring system that trains local residents to oversee and report on project impacts.
- Inclusion of vulnerable groups and application of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) principles where relevant.
The culmination of these efforts is the formal Public Hearing, held at the project site—a symbolic and practical gesture of transparency—where community voices are officially recorded and considered in decision-making.
Together, these mechanisms reflect PSJ’s commitment to inclusive governance, trust-building, and ethical project development in alignment with international best practices.