Governor Gustavo Saenz received the Ambassador of Canada to the Argentine Republic Reid Douglas Sirrswho is in Salta to participate in the inauguration of Mina Lindero, a gold deposit operated by Mansfield Minera SA of the Canadian company Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. On the occasion, he was accompanied by JOhn GartkeCommercial and Economic Counselor of the Embassy.
“With the Canadian Ambassador to Argentina, we discussed issues of common interest in our region and the importance of continuing to strengthen international cooperation ties. We will continue to work together on actions that benefit our province and both countries,” the Governor said at the end of the meeting.
For his part, the ambassador stressed that it was the first time he had visited an Argentine province and underlined that Canada is one of the most important investors in Argentina and the first in terms of exploitation mining, which makes the two countries important strategic partners in this field. Region.
During the meeting held at the Governor’s House, they discussed the bilateral agenda of the province and Canada, mainly in economic and commercial matters, investments and issues of common interest in the regional reality. “We want to open more channels, especially in the area of business,” the diplomat said.
In addition, the Ambassador invited the Governor to participate in PDAC 2022, the world’s largest convention on mineral exploration and new projects to be held in Toronto, opening “opportunities to do business and connect with major investors,” he said.
Today, the Ambassador will travel to Mina Lindero, located south of the Salar de Arizaro, about 75 km from the city of Tolar Grande, in the department of Los Andes.
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