Cierre de mina: el punto ciego de la gran minería transnacional El caso de Minera Triton - Manantial Espejo (Santa Cruz, Patagonia Argentina).

Abstract

The article addresses the mine closure, inherent to large transnational mining, as well as its impact on localities and area of influence. Santa Cruz makes mining activity one of its main sources of employment and income, which is why the decision of the company Triton (a subsidiary of Pan American Silver and owner of the Manantial Espejo deposit) to establish the cessation of activities in December 2022, acquires the character of a witness case, in order to analyze and understand the role played by the various actors involved such as the AOMA guild, the provincial and local government, the company, suppliers and workers. The economic and social impact of such a decision is a reflection of the consequences that the lack of foresight and anticipations necessary to mitigate it is causing in the town of Gobernador Gregores, administrative headquarters of the company and place of residence of workers and suppliers.