Peru: 11 Large-Scale Mining Projects To Be Launched In The Next Two Years

According to the official website of the Peruvian Ministry of Mines (MINEM), it has recently announced that 11 large-scale mining projects are expected to enter the construction phase between 2025 and 2026, including the Reposici ó n Antamina, Corani, Reposici ó n Raura, Reposici ó n Tantahuatay, Chalcobamba Fase I, Ampliaci ó n Huanapet í, Romina, and Tiamaria projects. The Zapranal project, the Pampa de Pongo project, and the Trapiche project.

Jorge Montero Cornejo, the Minister of Energy and Mines of Peru, stated that 11 mining projects are expected to have a total investment of over 8 billion US dollars, located in the regions of Á ncash, Puno, Hu á nuco, Cajamarca, Apur í mac, Lima, and Arequipa.

Minister Cornejo stated that achieving the goal requires the efforts of all Peruvians; Peru is a mining powerhouse with a thousand year history of precious metal production, which can be traced back to the origin of civilization; Nowadays, Peru has become one of the major producers of mineral products worldwide and an attractive country for mining investors.

Minister Cornejo pointed out that the mining industry is an activity that promotes national development and helps drive progress, enabling millions of Peruvians to access basic services such as water, sanitation, education, and opportunities that any Peruvian citizen is entitled to. The Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines will promote exploration investment to find new resources that can supply the global market; Nowadays, the energy transition driven by large economies has led to a high demand for minerals in the global market. It emphasizes that increasing exploration investment can increase new reserves of zinc, lead, and lithium, which will help consolidate Peru's position as a producer of polymetallic minerals. Minister Corneho stated that he hopes to help revitalize projects that bring benefits to the country and firmly believes that mining is the engine of economic development and a provider of important projects.

Original source:https://www.worldmr.net/Industry/IndustryList/Info/2025-01-16/308203.shtml