Glencore Seeks $13 Billion in Incentives for Argentina Copper Projects

Post Views: 337 El Pachón and Agua Rica Glencore Pushes for Rigi Inclusion in Strategic Copper Expansion Glencore Plc has officially applied to include its two major copper projects—El Pachón and Agua Rica—under Argentina’s flagship investment program, Rigi. The projects, located in San Juan and Catamarca provinces respectively, represent a combined potential investment of $13.5 billion. El Pachón alone could require $9.5 billion, while Agua Rica is projected at $4 billion, if Glencore proceeds with full-scale development. The Rigi program, launched to attract foreign capital, offers favorable...