In late April, Millbrook Minerals became the first copper-zinc explorer to sign an International Economic Association (IEA) contract with Cuba's GeoMinera, becoming the first Canadian firm to sign a deal with the Island since the mid 90’s.
Benavides had previously led Falabella, one of Latin America's largest retailers with operations spanning department stores, supermarkets, malls and more.
As follow-up to the audit, the environment minister issued two decrees that gave Freeport six months to overhaul management of its mine waste at Grasberg.
