Side-Event: Women in Mining Argentina
Hosted by WiM Argentina
An update session led by Women in Mining Argentina, focused on the advancement and visibility of women in the mining sector.
2025 Agenda
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August 4, 2025
Program Schedule
Day 1 Schedule
Side-Event: Understanding the Canadian NI 43-101 Standard and Access to the Toronto Stock Exchange Venture (TSX V)
Key insights for financing mining projects through the world’s leading capital markets hub
Reception General Registration & Business Welcome Reception
Welcome Brunch
Official Opening Ceremony of Argentina Copper 2025
Ribbon-Cutting and Protocol Photograph with Leading Mining Authorities
The Copper Moment: Argentina’s Strategic Copper Agenda
Governing the Future: Political Stewardship of Copper in a Defining Era for the Industry
Speakers
Luis Lucero
Secretary of Mining of Argentina
José Rolandi
Deputy Chief of Cabinet Ministers of the Nation
Diego Sucalesca
Head of the Argentine Investment Agency
Amador Sánchez Rico
Ambassador of the European Union
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
Celeste González
Managing Director, Panorama Minero
Argentina in the Copper Century: The Private Sector as a Catalyst for Industry Transformation
Mining as a Strategic Driver in a Changing Global Landscape
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 Project
GLENCORE
Lucila Sigal
Moderator. Corresponsal, Thomson Reuters
Daniel Tejada Nacusi
Moderator. Journalist, San Juan
Copper Leaders’ Networking Hour
Gourmet Coffee Experience
Presentation by the Argentine Mining Exporters Group (GEMA)
Introducing GEMA’s Strategic Roadmap
Speakers
Alfredo Bascou
Ambassador; Undersecretary for Export Promotion and Mining Group Coordinator, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Critical Minerals and Diplomacy in a Fragmented World
Alliances, Supply Security and Financing in the Global Arena
Speakers
Ilse Cougé
Head of Cooperation, European Union
Martin Walter
Extractive Sector Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Fabián Calle
Director, International Security Institute, CARI
Norma Ramiro
Moderator. Director, Asia Chamber
Ricardo Martínez
Executive Director, Minas Argentinas S.A
Market Sessions by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
Copper: Behind the Numbers and Strategic Decisions
Speakers
Carlos Piñeiro Cruz
Senior Analyst – Copper Supply, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
Closing Talk – Day 1: Public Narratives and Communication
Building Legitimacy in an Era of Intense Scrutiny
Speakers
Maximiliano Aguiar
Political Strategist, Advisor to Campaigns and Governments in Latin America
Sunset Reception & High-Level Networking
Private Cocktail with Key Figures from the Mining Ecosystem
Day 2 Program
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