Metalliferous Mining and Local Development: The Copper Case
Economic impact of copper projects on local communities: employment, suppliers, and productive linkages.
Santiago Quiroga and Pablo Mondino
Short analysis ⎯ 29 de junio de 2026
The commissioning of large-scale copper mining projects in northwestern Argentina has generated debate about the capacity of these activities to drive local economic development. Data from the initial years of operation show positive effects on direct and indirect employment, but challenges in integrating local suppliers.
Industrialization is not a luxury but a necessity for developing economies.
Diego Peralta
Economic impact of copper projects on local communities: employment, suppliers, and productive linkages.