The MARA project involves the development of the Agua Rica deposit, located in Catamarca, using the infrastructure of Bajo la Alumbrera, which operated for 20 years until 2018. Glencore is the sole owner and operator of the MARA project.
By Panorama Minero
MARA and the Diaguita Community of Minas Capillitas signed an agreement aimed at establishing a framework for collaboration and action to define economic, social, environmental, and cultural development initiatives for the community.
The agreement, which involved the participation of the Indigenous Affairs Directorate of the province of Catamarca—under the Ministry of Government—recognizes the Indigenous Affairs Committee established by the parties as the primary space for dialogue, access to information, and participation. It ensures processes of consultation that are early, free, and informed, guided by the principles of good faith, respect, transparency, and interculturality.
The agreement also established commitments to transparency, formal consultation channels, and a system for addressing concerns, complaints, and claims. It further commits to maintaining a permanent relationship based on respect for the rights of Indigenous communities and aligned with international standards.
“This agreement adds to the framework agreement previously signed with the Ingamana community, strengthening MARA as a model of intercultural and respectful engagement with the Indigenous communities within the project’s area of influence,” said Marina Molina, Head of Indigenous Affairs at MARA.
