The Catamarca delegation kicked off an intense agenda this week in Tokyo, aiming to attract new investments for the development of its mining industry.
By Panorama Minero
The provincial delegation, led by the Minister of Mining, Marcelo Murúa, held meetings with three of the most influential corporations in the Japanese market: Sumitomo Corporation, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, and Mitsubishi Corporation — all of which have a strong global interest in lithium and copper sectors.
During the meetings, representatives from these companies highlighted the geological appeal of the province, particularly regarding critical minerals that are essential to supporting the global energy transition. Lithium and copper — considered strategic within the supply chain for electro mobility and renewable energies — emerged as the main points of interest.
In parallel, the delegation was received by the Argentine Ambassador to Japan, Eduardo Tempone, in a gathering that brought together executives from local technology and mining companies. This meeting opened a channel for institutional and business cooperation, strengthening opportunities for collaboration between Catamarca and one of the world’s most dynamic markets.
The mission included broad provincial representation: National Deputy Fernanda Ávila; President of CAMYEN S.E., Hugo Moya; Board Member Gabriel Molina; Secretary of Mining Development, Teresita Regalado; Secretary of Mining Authority Management, Mirian Arévalo; Director of Institutional Coordination and Cabinet, Roxana Morales; and member of the Center for Scientific, Technological and Productive Development, Susana Peralta.
Through this agenda in Japan, Catamarca aims to consolidate its international positioning as a reliable partner in the supply of lithium and copper — critical minerals for the future of sustainable mobility and clean energy generation. The province’s challenge is to capitalize on the interest of major Japanese conglomerates and turn it into investment projects that drive local mining development.
Photo source: Government of Catamarca
