Pasco: Senace Approves Improvements in Quicay with an Investment of Over US$28 Million
The National Service of Environmental Certification for Sustainable Investments (Senace) has granted its approval to the “Sixth Supplementary Technical Report” (ITS) of the Quicay Mining Unit, presented by Corporación Minera Centauro S.A.C. This project, located in the Simón Bolívar district, Pasco province and department, will have an investment exceeding 28 million US dollars. The resolution, issued on March 26, 2025, authorizes the proposed modifications to the project.
According to the resolution of Senace, the modifications to the Quicay Mining Unit project will generate negative environmental impacts, although these will be classified as non-significant. In this regard, Corporación Minera Centauro S.A.C. has developed a series of environmental management measures in order to prevent, control, and mitigate the impacts, complying with the standards established by environmental authorities.
The Senace, upon evaluating the report, highlighted that the mining company complied with the criteria and provisions required in Articles 131 and 132 of the Environmental Protection and Management Regulations for Mining Activities, approved by Supreme Decree N° 040-2014-EM. Likewise, it has been verified that the proposal is in accordance with Ministerial Resolution N° 120-2014-MEM-DM, which allowed for the approval of the ITS.
This report is an environmental management tool necessary for carrying out modifications or expansions to mining projects that generate non-significant environmental impacts, or that involve technological improvements in their processes. In this case, the modifications in the Quicay Mining Unit will allow for improved project efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts.
The resolution of Senace It is a fundamental step for the advancement of the project, as it authorizes the necessary modifications to optimize the operations of the mining unit. Despite the minor environmental impacts that could be generated, the company has presented a detailed plan to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability in its operations.
The planned investment for the Quicay Mining Unit reinforces the interest of Centauro Mining Corporation S.A.C. to continue its commitment to developing responsible mining projects. With Senace’s authorization, the company will be able to proceed with the project while complying with the legal and environmental requirements established in the country. This progress is key to the growth of the mining industry in the region and to the economic development of Pasco Province.
