The new CEO of the company arrived in the province to meet the work teams, meet with authorities and tour the various facilities of the Project.

San Juan, November 2025 – Ron Hochstein, Vicuña’s recently appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), arrived in the province of San Juan this week for his first visit. The objective was to make direct contact with the local work teams, visit the facilities and meet with provincial authorities.

During his visit, Hochstein toured Vicuña’s headquarters in Albardón and personally met with the various teams that carry out the daily tasks of the project. He also held key meetings with the Governor of San Juan, Marcelo Orrego, and the Ministers of Mining and Production and Economic Development, strengthening the institutional link. Subsequently, the CEO visited and learned about the logistics areas of the Project, including warehouses and warehouses.

At the end of his tour, Hochstein shared his enthusiasm: “I am thrilled to be part of such an important project for Argentina and San Juan. I want us to continue doing what we know how to do and that someday we can be proud to say: I was part of this team.”

The new CEO underlined the fundamental pillars of his management: respect for key stakeholders, employees, authorities, and especially the focus on safety and communities.

Executive track record

Ron Hochstein is a highly regarded executive in the global mining industry with over 30 years of experience. Prior to joining Vicuña Corp. he served as Chair and CEO of Lundin Gold Inc. where he led the development and successful operation of the Fruta del Norte gold mine in Ecuador since 2015, considered a benchmark for responsible mining. Hochstein brings strong technical expertise and proven executive leadership to the Vicuña Project.