en.Wedoany.com Reported - Glencore Argentina has announced two key appointments to advance its copper mine projects in the country. José Ignacio Alioto has been appointed as Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Manager, while Iván Grgic has taken on the role of Public Affairs Manager at Glencore Pachón. These appointments are part of the company's growth plan, aimed at supporting the MARA copper project in Catamarca province and the El Pachón copper project in San Juan province, while strengthening dialogue with government, communities, institutions, and other stakeholders in the mining sector.
Alioto will be based in Buenos Aires and will report directly to Martín Pérez de Solay, CEO of Glencore Argentina. In his new role, he will lead the company's corporate affairs strategy in Argentina, covering stakeholder relations, government affairs, and regulatory and social risk management.
Pérez de Solay stated that the mining industry faces a historic opportunity to contribute to Argentina's development through copper production, supporting local value chains, promoting infrastructure development, and efficient resource management. With a strong investment plan, the company believes Alioto's addition will bring value and strengthen the dialogue and trust established with various stakeholders. Alioto expressed his delight in joining a team with valuable experience in large-scale projects, calling it an honor to contribute to a new phase of growth for Glencore Argentina.
Meanwhile, Grgic has taken on the role of Public Affairs Manager, a strategic position aimed at strengthening institutional relations for the El Pachón project in San Juan province. He will be responsible for supporting Glencore Pachón's public affairs strategy, enhancing ties with communities, institutions, and key local players, while contributing to project development and local team coordination.
Pérez de Solay noted that Grgic's appointment is a step toward consolidating a team that combines experience, local knowledge, and strategic vision to support project development, adding that his track record and ability to build trust will make a highly valuable contribution to this new phase. Through these appointments, Glencore is strengthening its structure to support the advancement of two of Argentina's most important copper projects, aiming to consolidate a team experienced in local management and institutional relations, thereby reinforcing the conditions for sustainable mining development in Argentina amid the need for continuous coordination with various public, private, and community stakeholders in large-scale project development.
