What is MDMO?
The Malargüe Distrito Minero Occidental (or Malargüe Western Mining District) is a tool developed by the government of the Province of Mendoza through Impulsa Mendoza S.A. It was created to respond to the challenges of the global energy transition.
Impulsa Mendoza S.A. has developed a detailed environmental impact study of the entire MDMO area. This includes studies of geological and infrastructure potential to shorten the time required for the exploration of mining projects.
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What are the characteristics of the area?
The district is located near the Andes mountain range, in the south-central sector of the department of Malargüe. It has an area of almost 20,000 km² and 1.9 million ha. Its main access roads are the national routes 40 and 188. The mining attributes located within this area represent 37.5% of the district’s total surface area (703,000 ha).
The geological potential of MDMO
The studies determined that the region is very suitable for mining development, since it has enormous geological potential and there is no competition for the use of land or water with any other productive activity. On the contrary, the mining industry complements perfectly with other existing activities in the area, such as tourism and livestock farming.
The world requires a revolutionary transformation in the way energy is produced and consumed. In the area of the Malargüe Mining District, there is potential to explore copper, one of the critical minerals for the energy transition. Copper is essential to develop renewable energy technologies that will enable the reduction of carbon emissions globally.
The information used in the data visualization has been provided by the Mining Directorate of the Province of Mendoza, and it will be periodically updated through this platform within a period of approximately thirty (30) days. Therefore, Impulsa Mendoza S.A. is not responsible for the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of the data provided at the time of search. The information provided must be considered as referential, as any use given to it is the responsibility of the user.
Impulsa Mendoza S.A. shall not be liable for any damage or harm that may come as a result of the use or interpretation of the data provided.
