The second edition of the Mining and Sustainability Workshop, organized by Impulsa Mendoza, brought together more than 150 representatives from supplier companies, investors, professionals, public agencies, educational institutions, and financial entities for a day dedicated to presenting progress, tools, and experiences aimed at strengthening the sustainable development of mining in Mendoza.
Held at the Royal Princess Hotel, the event featured a program of presentations delivered by specialists from international organizations, universities, capital market institutions, companies, and public agencies. Topics included sustainability, financing, transparency, innovation, and supplier development for the mining industry.
During the event, Impulsa Mendoza also presented its main sustainability achievements and created opportunities for participation to incorporate the perspectives of different stakeholders across the value chain into the definition of the organization’s strategic priorities.
The workshop featured presentations by Mariana Kurgansky, from the Sustainable Practices Observatory at the University of Mendoza; Flavio Fuertes, from the United Nations Global Compact; Paula Cortijo, from Transparencia Latam; Sabrina Salvi, from the Mendoza Stock Exchange; Gabriel Vega, from BYMA; Carina Egea, from Portfolio S.A.; Diego Ledda, from AndesCrowd; Cristian Muñoz, from Banco Supervielle; Marcelo Caccavari and Nicolás Indelicato, from the Don Ernesto Project; and Carla Ortega and Javier Frias, from the Sustainability Coordination Office of the Ministry of Energy and Environment and the Sustainability Department of the Mining Directorate, respectively.
“These types of meetings are very important because they are part of our materiality validation process. We bring stakeholders together to share what we are working on, the main findings of our Sustainability Report, and, through this exchange, receive their input,” explained Sofía Raich, Coordinator of Administration, Finance and Sustainable Development at Impulsa Mendoza.
“For us, sustainable mining is a model built on the principle of shared value creation, seeking to ensure that what we do generates value not only for Impulsa Mendoza, but also for the community and all our stakeholders. These opportunities allow us to refocus our actions so that we can respond more effectively to the needs and expectations of those involved in mining development in Mendoza,” she emphasized.
2025 Sustainability Report
During the workshop, Impulsa Mendoza presented its 2025 Sustainability Report, prepared in accordance with the international GRI Standards—including the GRI 14 sector standard for mining—and SASB. The report summarizes the company’s performance across its eight material topics and highlights the main institutional achievements of the past year.
Key milestones include the approval of the Environmental Impact Declaration for the PSJ Cobre Mendocino project, the consolidation of the Malargüe Western Mining District, progress on the Caminos Productivos program, the opening of the Uspallata office, and the creation of Andean Bridge, an initiative that connects the Government of Mendoza, the Mendoza Stock Exchange, and international markets to promote investment in the development of the province’s mining industry.
Management indicators for 2025 were also shared, including the training of 292 people, the signing of seven strategic agreements with universities, business chambers, and specialized organizations, the rehabilitation of 230 kilometers of productive roads in Malargüe, and the completion of the first institutional review process before the Honorable Court of Accounts of Mendoza.
In addition to presenting the results achieved, the workshop included a participatory activity aimed at reviewing and updating the organization’s materiality assessment. Through this collaborative process, representatives from different stakeholder groups contributed their perspectives on the priority topics that should guide Impulsa Mendoza’s sustainability strategy in the coming years.
Capital Markets and New Opportunities
Regarding financing, specialists from BYMA, Portfolio S.A., AndesCrowd, and Banco Supervielle presented capital market tools and alternatives designed to facilitate access to financing for mining projects and supplier companies. Other presentations addressed experiences related to innovation, the circular economy, decarbonization, transparency, and applied research on strategic minerals for the energy transition.
With free admission and full attendance, the second edition of the Mining and Sustainability Workshop reaffirmed Impulsa Mendoza’s commitment to creating spaces for training, professional development, and dialogue among the different stakeholders in the mining value chain, promoting knowledge exchange and the adoption of best practices for the sustainable development of the sector.