McEwen Mining's McEwen Copper Expands Agreement With YPF Luz To Power Its Large Los Azules Copper Project With 100% Renewable Energy

McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE:MUX) (TSX:MUX) is pleased to announce that its 48%-owned McEwen Copper Inc. has secured an agreement with YPF Luz to power its large Los Azules copper project with 100% renewable energy. This exclusive agreement covers the supply of renewable energy through a high-voltage transmission line, with YPF Luz responsible for its development and financing.

 

YPF Luz and McEwen Copper have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that allows the companies to negotiate the exclusive energy supply for the Los Azules project in the San Juan province using renewable energy sources. The agreement also includes connecting the project to the Argentine Interconnection System (SADI) via a high-voltage transmission line, the design, construction, and financing of which will be carried out by YPF Luz. The energy to be supplied will be sourced from YPF Luz's renewable assets connected to SADI.