Just hours after leaving for Oslo to attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony for Venezuelan leader María Corina Machado, Javier Milei called on Mendoza’s senators to vote for it Projects that promote mining in this province, which, he reflected, They could represent investments of $600 million.
The initiatives sent by the government of to the provincial legislature Alfredo Cornejoalready have half a sanction in the provincial Chamber of Deputies. This is one of the most important packages PSJ Cobre Mendocino Mining Operation Environmental Impact Statement, a project that has been redesigned and will be voted on again after being rejected in 2011.
Milei claimed on social networks that “the Legislature of Mendoza…” the enormous opportunity to give the final approval to the PSJ Cobre Mendocino project”, pointing out that the company, located 37 kilometers from Uspallata and 97 kilometers from the city of Mendoza, “will bring an investment of 600 million dollars to put a mine into operation with 40,000 tons of copper concentrate per year.
In addition to the environmental impact statement for the PSJ Cobre Mendocino mining operation, this Tuesday’s vote will also decide the final approval of three other laws related to mining in Mendoza: the Malargüe Western Mining District II Environmental Impact Statementthe creation of Environmental Compensation Fund and the regulation of Regulation of mining licenses.
“To no one’s surprise, Kirchnerism does not accompany. Following the line of the last 25 years, always be against the private sectorInvestments, progress and work,” Milei said in this regard, although he explained that they are confident that the project will also be approved.
It happens that the four initiatives that will be voted on this Tuesday have already been approved by a majority of deputies, but The ruling party’s numbers in the Senate are lower. They would launch from a base in Cambia Mendoza 19 own votes that would be secured There would also be three more from the PRO block.
Tomorrow, the Mendoza Legislature has a tremendous opportunity to give final approval to the PSJ Cobre Mendocino project, which will entail a $600 million investment to bring into operation a mine producing 40,000 tons of copper concentrate per year.
To the surprise of…
— Javier Milei (@JMilei) December 8, 2025
The voices of the Interblock of The Mendoza Union (LAUM)where one senator will be absent during the session and two others have not yet spoken on the matter. In Peronism the PJ deadlock It has nine benches and already announced that they will not accompany the PSJ Cobre Mendocino project, but that could support the other three initiatives. In addition to the PJ’s rejection, there is also that of the Greens.
Despite the adjusted figures, the president stressed that the government has confidence that the project will be approved. “Because it is the biggest step that mining in Mendoza has achieved in the last 20 years of definitive implementation.” “This new Argentina will grow hand in hand with the three main drivers of the economy: rural, energy and mining,” he added.
The president also highlighted Mendoza as “a highly competitive province that has positioned its emblematic wines in the most demanding markets in the world” and does so “with the same level of competitiveness”. Today it is trying to position itself as a mining producer“.
Mendoza has the opportunity to grow, create jobs, wealth and development.
And as always, Kirchnerism on the other side: deceleration, blockage and resistance to progress. Nothing new.
It’s time to do what has worked for years on the other side of the mountains.
Come on,… https://t.co/E2EK6w47dH
— Patricia Bullrich (@PatoBullrich) December 8, 2025
In line with the words of Javier Milei, the former Minister of Security and new Senator also spoke this Monday afternoon Patricia Bullrichwho emphasized that Mendoza “has the opportunity to grow, create jobs, prosperity and development.”
“As usual, Kirchnerism from the other side: slowdown, blockade and resistance to progress. Nothing new. “It’s time to do what has worked for years on the other side of the mountain,” Bullrich added in a brief statement on his X account.
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