The governor of Catamarca, Raúl Jalil, held a meeting with Jakob Stausholm, CEO of Rio Tinto, to analyze the progress of the mining projects that the company is carrying out in the Salar del Hombre Muerto, located in the Antofagasta de la Sierra department. During the meeting, future opportunities in the critical minerals sector were also discussed.
Stausholm will leave his position as chief executive officer next August 25, and will be replaced by Simon Trott, the company's current head of the minerals division.
Progress in mining and shared objectives
According to information from Government House, the dialogue focused on the status of the projects that Rio Tinto is promoting in Catamarca, with emphasis on the province's strategic potential for the development of lithium, copper, and other critical minerals.
During the meeting, Jalil highlighted Catamarca's geological strengths and emphasized the need for joint work between the State and the private sector to generate tangible benefits in the communities. In this regard, he expressed gratitude for the company's commitment to local employment, capacity building, and the improvement of community well-being.
