Mr. Michael Meding reports
100% RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR LOS AZULES
McEwen Mining Inc.'s 48-per-cent-owned McEwen Copper Inc. has secured an agreement with YPF Luz to power its large Los Azules copper project with 100-per-cent renewable energy. This exclusive agreement covers the supply of renewable energy through a high-voltage transmission line, with YPF Luz responsible for its development and financing.
YPF Luz and McEwen Copper have signed a memorandum of understanding that allows the companies to negotiate the exclusive energy supply for Los Azules project in the San Juan province using renewable energy sources. The agreement also includes connecting the project to the Argentine interconnection system through a high-voltage transmission line, the design, construction and financing of which will be carried out by YPF Luz. The energy to be supplied will be sourced from YPF Luz's renewable assets connected to SADI.
Michael Meding, vice-president of McEwen Copper and general manager of Los Azules project, stated: "Los Azules will play a critical role for Argentina and the world
by significantly contributing
to decarbonization. The geological potential of the project will position San Juan on the international
map
of
resources
for
the
energy
transition,
and
in
this
context,
YPF
Luz
is
a strategic ally to help us achieve our goal of being 100 per cent renewable."
Martin Mandarano, chief executive officer of YPF Luz, added: "We are happy to take this new step with McEwen Copper and contribute to enabling sustainable copper production, which is fundamental for the energy transition. This agreement demonstrates our commitment to providing
comprehensive
energy
solutions
tailored
to
the
needs
of
each
client, in
this
case
with electrical works that allow the project to be powered by reliable and renewable energy."
The MOU strengthens the alliance between the two companies, which began in early 2023 with an initial agreement to explore solutions for ensuring the power supply to Los Azules.
About McEwen Mining Inc.
McEwen Mining is a gold and silver producer with operations in Nevada, Canada, Mexico and Argentina. McEwen Mining also owns a 48.3-per-cent interest in McEwen Copper, which is developing the large, advanced-stage Los Azules copper project in Argentina. The company's objective is to improve the productivity and life of its assets with the goal of increasing the share price and providing investor yield. Rob McEwen, chairman and chief owner, has a personal investment in the companies of $225-million (U.S.). His annual salary is $1 (U.S.).
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