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Residents in Mendoza, Argentina, are protesting the San Jorge copper mining project due to environmental concerns and water resource protection. The project, approved in December 2025, is backed by a joint venture between Zonda Metals and Grupo Alberdi.

Activists argue that copper mining poses risks to local ecosystems and water supplies, while proponents see it as a source of economic development. The project’s approval follows a significant legal battle over environmental regulations in the region.