“Río Negro Will Have a State-Owned Mining Company,” published in Diario Rio Negro (Bariloche, Province of Rio Negro) on 02/03/2012

The Government of the Province of Rio Negro announced yesterday that it is planning to create a state-owned mining company. The announcement was made by the Governor, Alberto Weretilneck, and he informed that in two weeks a bill will be sent to the Legislative Body, creating a 100% state-owned mining company, which will allow the government to participate in projects, obtain genuine resources, and control environmental impact.