en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Environmental Management Unit (UGA) conducted its first community-based participatory inspection at the Mendoza Copper Mine PSJ project in Uspallata. Representatives from technical and industry institutions, provincial officials, and pre-registered citizens visited multiple areas currently undergoing authorized exploration work.

Participants in the inspection included Gerónimo Chantal, Director of the Mendoza Mining Directorate; Fabián Gregorio, President of Mendoza Copper Mine PSJ; Juan Pablo Conil and Nicolás Alba, coordinators of the Environmental Management Unit (UGA); as well as representatives from provincial agencies and members of the UGA.

The event began with an introductory lecture on safety and hygiene, followed by a technical briefing on the project's current activities. Participants then visited sites where drilling operations and other related studies are being carried out, which are necessary to advance the current development phase.

The purpose of the activity was to allow the community to directly learn about the authorized activities, the environmental control measures implemented, and the work of local Mendoza businesses and workers involved in the project.

The inspection also included participation from local residents of Uspallata and professionals interested in understanding the scope of the initiative. Lorena, a nurse and emergency medical technician, stated that as a healthcare professional, she wanted to understand how the work is conducted and ensure that health remains a top priority, both for workers and the community. Daniel Jorge Fernández, a local resident and public accountant, mentioned that he frequently interacts with residents and clients interested in the project, seeking information and conveying what is seen on-site, noting that firsthand observation is the best approach.

This activity is part of a series of measures promoted by the government of Mendoza Province to enhance citizen participation in the oversight of mining projects, strengthening mechanisms for control, transparency, and access to information throughout all development stages.

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