April 4, 2025 – Mendoza, Argentina – Mendoza has reaffirmed its position as a strategic financial and mining hub in Latin America by hosting a high-level event organized by the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV). The TSX CPC Roadshow, held from April 2 to 4, brings Canadian investors face-to-face with mining entrepreneurs and international experts to explore financing opportunities in early-stage exploration projects.
The event kicked off on Wednesday, April 2, at Bodega Los Toneles, with remarks from Mendoza’s Minister of Energy and Environment, Jimena Latorre, who emphasized the importance of aligning investment with sustainable development. “The goal of this initiative is to connect investors with projects that require funding to develop a sustainable mining industry in the region,” she said.
Guillaume Légaré, Director of TSX and TSXV for South America, highlighted the significance of this milestone. “This is the first TSX CPC Roadshow we’ve held in Latin America. Investors are genuinely excited to discover projects in Argentina and Chile.”
High-Level Participation and Strategic Support
Key government officials and industry leaders attended the opening, including Mendoza’s Vice Governor Hebe Casado, Director of Mining Jerónimo Shantal, Malargüe Mayor Celso Jaque, and executives from Impulsa Mendoza, including President Emilio Guiñazú and CFO Sebastián Piña.
Industry representation was strong, with participation from Richard Goldman, Head of Capital Development at TXT, as well as Roberto Cacciola and Alejandra Cardona, President and Executive Director of the Argentine Chamber of Mining Entrepreneurs (CAEM). Also in attendance were Martín Clément, President of the Mendoza Business Council (CEM), and Guillermo Pensado, head of the Mendoza Chamber of Mining Companies.
TSX CPC Program Brings Canadian Financing Model to Argentina
The centerpiece of the event is the Capital Pool Company (CPC) program, a TSXV-exclusive financing mechanism designed to help early-stage private companies go public. By connecting experienced investors with growth-oriented entrepreneurs, CPCs enable reverse takeovers of operating companies, allowing access to public capital and accelerated growth.
This model has proven successful in Canada, with many CPC-backed firms becoming industry leaders. Bringing this structure to Argentina and the region could be a game-changer for local mining development.
Mendoza’s Strategic Vision for Mining
In her address, Minister Latorre positioned Mendoza as a leader in sustainable mining investment:
“We are not just hosts — we are partners in transforming Mendoza into a financial hub. Our policy aims to promote metal mining linked to the region’s geological potential in critical raw materials, especially copper, which the world urgently needs for energy transition.”
She pointed to Malargüe, where Impulsa Mendoza is developing an 18,000 km² mining district with over 150 projects — 38 of which are already in the early exploration stage. In northern Mendoza, the PSJ Copper Project is drawing national attention as one of Argentina’s top ten copper developments. The project is currently seeking permits to begin construction and production and could become Argentina’s first producing copper mine.
“Thanks to our culture, natural wealth, and potential, Mendoza offers the perfect setting for building financial tools to support mining not only in Argentina but across the region,” Latorre concluded.
Looking Ahead: A Gateway for Global Investment
Guillaume Légaré echoed this long-term vision:
“We are extremely impressed by Mendoza’s ambition to become both a mining-friendly province and a financial hub. We are proud to bring the first CPC group to Mendoza — and this is just the beginning.”
Légaré also emphasized TSX’s role as a platform for Latin American companies. “Our exchanges are here to help projects from Argentina, Chile, and across Latin America raise capital and connect with global investors. At the recent PDAC convention in Toronto, we saw Argentina’s strong commitment to mining, and we’re proud to support that momentum.”
As Mendoza continues to court global financing and develop its mineral resources, this event signals a bold step forward — not only for the province but for the entire South American mining landscape.