Core Insights - Los Andes Copper Ltd. has made significant progress in community engagement and social development programs in 2025, strengthening partnerships with local communities [1][3][5] Community Engagement - The CEO of Los Andes highlighted the successful completion of community outreach programs, emphasizing their importance in advancing the Vizcachitas project [3][5] - The company is committed to creating shared values and fostering sustainable development in Putaendo County, San Felipe Province, and the Valparaíso Region through collaboration with stakeholders [5] Economic Impact - The Vizcachitas project is projected to increase the regional GDP by over 3% according to a social impact assessment conducted by a professor at Universidad Católica de Chile [6] Female Entrepreneurs Program - The third iteration of the Female Entrepreneurs program received 350 applications, marking a 10% increase year-on-year, with 45 participants selected from Putaendo County [7] Educational Partnerships - Los Andes renewed and expanded partnerships with national organizations to develop mining-related skills at local high schools and universities, enhancing access to quality education and training for youth [8] Community Agreements - In 2024, the company signed agreements with two local communities to advance outdoor recreation projects and environmental offset studies for the Vizcachitas project, demonstrating potential for collaborative environmental stewardship [9] Landmark Seminar - The company organized a seminar titled "Agriculture and Mining: Collaboration and Synergies of Two Engines of Regional Development," facilitating discussions on the compatibility of mining and farming in the Valparaíso Region [10][11]