The provincial company outlined changes to its corporate structure and mechanisms for partnering with private investors at the IGF Annual General Meeting. The presentation forms part of a strategy that includes making information about its portfolio of mining properties publicly available.
By Panorama Minero
Catamarca presented its mining management model at an international forum in Geneva, Switzerland, where the provincial company CAMYEN outlined changes to its corporate structure and the legal mechanisms available for establishing partnerships with private investors to advance exploration and enhance the value of its mining properties.
The company participated at the invitation of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) during its 2026 Annual General Meeting, held from 12 to 14 October.
Representing CAMYEN, statutory auditor Daniel Zamora joined a panel alongside mining sector officials from Guinea and Mongolia to discuss different models of state participation in mining activities.
During his presentation, Zamora addressed CAMYEN's transformation from a state-owned enterprise (Sociedad del Estado) into a single-shareholder corporation (Sociedad Anónima Unipersonal, S.A.U.) and highlighted the possibility of entering into agreements with private investors through farm-in contracts.
According to Zamora, these mechanisms are intended to promote exploration activities and the development of properties managed by the company.
The corporate transformation of Catamarca's state-owned mining company was established under Provincial Law 5956, enacted in August 2026.
The legislation provides that CAMYEN S.A.U. succeeds the former state-owned enterprise and establishes that its share capital remains entirely owned by the Province of Catamarca. It also stipulates that the company is governed by Argentina's General Companies Law.
Mining Information for Potential Investors
The presentation in Geneva forms part of CAMYEN's ongoing efforts to facilitate access to information about its portfolio of mining properties and expand opportunities for engagement with companies and investors.
In April, the company launched a digital platform allowing users to consult mining areas and explore investment opportunities through searches by mineral, department and project.
The platform provides for different forms of engagement, including direct contracting, the submission of private initiatives and public tenders.
In August, CAMYEN also introduced an interactive, publicly accessible geological database, containing information on mining properties, critical and strategic minerals, infrastructure and logistics.
The tool is designed to showcase the potential of the assets managed by the company and facilitate an initial assessment by interested parties from Argentina and abroad.
Within this framework, the model presented to the IGF combines the new corporate structure with partnership mechanisms and information tools to promote the development of mining projects in Catamarca.
International Exchange on Mining Governance
The IGF brings together governments from more than 85 countries and works to strengthen mining governance, develop public policies and promote the responsible use of mineral resources.
Its Annual General Meeting provides a forum for government representatives to exchange views on industry challenges and different forms of state participation.
During its presentation, CAMYEN also emphasised the importance of clear rules and appropriate legal frameworks to encourage investment and create opportunities for economic and productive growth.
The company's participation provided an opportunity to share Catamarca's institutional experience at an international forum dedicated to mineral resource management, at a time when the provincial company is seeking to promote exploration and advance partnership opportunities to develop its mining portfolio.
