A new session led by Women in Mining Argentina, focused on human resources and mining-related training. This space will feature insights from female l...
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August 4, 2025
Program Schedule
Times in Argentina Standard Time (GMT−3)
Day 1 Schedule — previous edition
Side Event: Training Session on the Canadian NI 43-101 Standard and Access to the Toronto Stock Exchange Venture (TSX V)
Live nowKey Steps to Finance Mining Projects Through the World’s Leading Capital Market Hub
General Check-In & Business Welcome Reception
Live now+ Opening Brunch
Special Pre-Session: Opening Conversation With Roberto Cacciola
Live nowDefining where the mining industry stands—and what may lie ahead
Speakers
Roberto Cacciola
President, Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies (CAEM)
Ernesto Cussianovich
Moderator / Director of Natural Resources, Poliarquía — Member of the 2025 Committee
The Copper Moment: Argentina’s Strategic Copper Agenda
Live nowGoverning the Future: Copper Policy and Leadership in a Defining Era for the Industry
Speakers
Luis Lucero
Secretary of Mining of the Argentine Republic
José Rolandi
Deputy Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers
Diego Sucalesca
Head, Argentine Investment and Trade Promotion Agency
Amador Sánchez Rico
Ambassador of the European Union to Argentina
Marcelo Orrego
Governor of San Juan
Alfredo Cornejo
Governor of Mendoza
Raúl Jalil
Governor of Catamarca
Carlos Sadir
Governor of Jujuy
Gustavo Sáenz
Governor of Salta
Héctor Laplace
General Secretary, Argentine Mining Workers Association (AOMA)
Iván Grgic
President, San Juan Mining Chamber
Celeste González
General Director, Panorama Minero
Michael Meding
Chair, 2nd International Conference: Argentina Copper
Copper Leaders’ Networking Hour
Live nowCoffee Break and Exchange With Mining Sector Leaders
Session by the Argentine Mining Exporters Group
Live nowPresentation on the GEMA Initiative
Speakers
Alfredo Bascou
Ambassador; Undersecretary for Export Promotion and Mining Group Coordinator, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Argentina in the Copper Century: The Private Sector as a Driving Force in a New Mining Era
Live nowMining as a Key Industry in Shaping the World to Come
Speakers
Alejandra Cardona
Executive Director, Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies
José Morea
Country Director, Vicuña Corp
Ricardo Dessy
Director - Economics, Government and Public Affairs, Citi
Michael Meding
VP, McEwen Copper & General Manager, Los Azules
Javier Robeto
VP Aldebaran Resources & Country Manager, Altar
Lucila Sigal
Moderator. Corresponsal, Thomson Reuters
Daniel Tejada Nacusi
Moderator. Journalist, San Juan
Privatization and Unbundling of Belgrano Cargas
Live nowDevelopment of Railway Logistics for Mining
Speakers
Alejandro Núñez
President, Belgrano Cargas y Logística S.A.
Critical Minerals and Diplomacy in a Fragmented World
Live nowAlliances, Supply Security, and Financing on the Global Stage: Mining as a Force for Balance
Speakers
Ilse Cougé
Head of Cooperation, European Union
Martín Walter
Extractive Sector Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Fabián Calle
Senior Fellow, Florida International University – Director of the Institute for International Security at CARI
Alberto Carlocchia
Moderator / Coordinator, Mining Committee, CCAC
Norma Ramiro
Moderator. Director, Asia Chamber
The Challenge of Communication in the Mining Industry
Live nowCommunicating with Clarity, Context, and Responsibility: Day 1 Takeaways
Speakers
Maximiliano Aguiar
Communication Specialist. Consultant on Campaigns and Government in Latin America
Sunset Reception Cocktail & Networking
Live nowWelcome Reception to the Province and Institutional Gathering
Day 2 Program
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