The new Home Secretary Diego Santilliis in full negotiation with the governor and others, and although meetings have not stopped, leaders have made specific requests. in the case of Raul Jalil On the island of Catamarca, a concrete claim was made on Monday of this week. Dionisio Water Deposit (YMAD) to the state. What is this public company?
YMAD was created by 14,771 by Act of 1959 The purpose is to explore, explore, and develop minerals that exist in the area of . water of dionysuslocated in the Halfín district of Belém, Catamarca.
The public company structure establishes tripartite capital between the University of Tucumán, the State of Catamarca and the National Executive. On the financial front, the company closed its balance sheet in the first quarter of this year as follows: Revenue was $22.357 billion and expenditure was $13.875 billion, resulting in $8.481 billion.. Last year, the number of employees increased from 495 to 542 in 2024.
Its territorial extent covers an approximate area. 344km² Located in the area mentioned above. One of the most relevant projects involved This is the Bajo de la Alumbrella copper, gold and molybdenum deposit, in which YMAD participates as exploration and mining rights holder in a joint venture with other companies.
Previouslyaccording to the regulations the president is appointed by the national executive And it turns out that the net profit is distributed as follows: Catamarca State 60%, Tucuman National University 40%with the condition that a portion of the university equivalent shall be devoted to the establishment of a national fund for other universities.
however, December 2024at the height of negotiations with the governor, an important change occurred. Catamarca signed an agreement in which the appointment of the YMAD president becomes the exclusive authority of the state..
Jalil himself met with his chief of staff last Friday. Manuel Adorni and the Minister of the Interior Diego Santilli He once again asserted the company’s rights within the framework of a request for strategic investments in the state. This was part of the executive branch’s meeting with governors to gain support for the 2026 budget, tax reform, and labor reform.
At the end of the meeting, Mr. Jalil said through social networks that the meeting was productive. “We came to coordinate with the national government so that the necessary works and investments are carried out in Catamarca. It was a very cordial and productive meeting.”said a prefectural leader. He further assured that the development and growth of the state will continue to be promoted through dialogue.
One of the main points at the meeting was Albigasta Suidobashithe process started a few days ago with the opening of the envelope. This is a significant effort to strengthen the state’s water system and is one of the most relevant infrastructure investments planned for the coming years. The governor called for state support to ensure the project is implemented.
It was Friday noon, A new meeting will be held, this time in Mendoza, with other governors from the region. Mr. Santilli again participated on behalf of the national government. He was supposed to be in the state capital for his second federal job since taking office.
In a subsequent tweet, Jalil said he had “discussed issues that strengthen the development of Catamarca and the region as a whole.”We talk about triple-controlled mining, strategic infrastructure and local employment, axes that require coordination and shared decision-making.”.
The President stressed that “in Catamarca we have ongoing projects and a working model that prioritizes responsible development.” He now hopes that Casa Rosada will respond to his request for YMAD and negotiate political support for the upcoming extraordinary session.
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