en.Wedoany.com Reported - The government of the Mexican state of Zacatecas, Orla Mining (Camino Rojo Project), and the Mexican Competitiveness Center (CCMX) have officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement, expected to generate approximately 400 million pesos in economic benefits for local mining suppliers.

The signing ceremony was held at the Government Palace of Zacatecas, presided over by Governor David Monreal Ávila, with the participation of Orla Mining CEO Jason Simpson, CCMX Government Relations Director Alejandro García Villa, and the state's Minister of Economic Development Rodrigo Castañeda Miranda. The plan focuses on supplier integration, connecting talent through employment platforms, and social responsibility projects, while providing professional training, process improvements, and expanded financing channels to promote micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises as direct suppliers to the mining company.

The Governor of Zacatecas noted that mining is the oldest industry in the state. As of the end of 2022, the state ranked first nationally in silver, lead, and zinc production, and second in gold and copper production. Currently, 18 of the state's 58 municipalities have active mining operations, dominated by 10 major companies. Orla Mining CEO Jason Simpson reiterated the company's commitment, announcing plans to invest $100 million this year to consolidate local operations.

Minister of Economic Development Rodrigo Castañeda Miranda stated that this model replicates the successful experience of a previous cooperation agreement with Newmont, which generated 1 billion pesos in benefits. Through the new agreement, it is expected to directly benefit over 120 new local enterprises.

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