The 2026 Mining Portfolio comprises 66 projects and exceeds US$64 billion in investment

The Mining investment projected in Peru continues to show a growth trend. The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) presented the 2026 Mineral Investment Project Portfolio, comprising 66 initiatives that, together, represent more than US$64.075 billion in investments spread across 19 departments in the country.

The portfolio shows a 1.71% increase compared to the update published in October 2025 and reflects the industry's continued momentum Peruvian miner, driven by projects mainly linked to the production of copper y molybdenum, minerals considered strategic for the global energy transition.

Among the main innovations of the new edition is the incorporation of the Integration projects Atacocha-El Porvenir and Carahuacra-San Cristóbal Optimization. Furthermore, the project ceases to be part of the portfolio San Gabriel, after having begun its production stage in late 2025.

For the MINEM, the portfolio constitutes a key reference for evaluating the evolution of mining investments in the country and the progress of projects that will contribute to the growth of production, exports, and the generation of resources for the regions through mining royalties and canon.

The General Directorate for Mining Promotion and Sustainability (DGPSM)) highlighted that the document also shows investors' confidence in the geological potential of the Peru and in the competitiveness of the national mining sector, in a context where demand for critical minerals continues to increase in international markets.

In addition to presenting the progress status of each initiative, the publication includes information related to the estimated year of execution, geographical location, type of operation, water requirements, minerals to be produced, and capital investment (Capex) levels.

The document also includes an analysis of the global market for copper and its impact on mining investment prospects, as well as individual technical sheets for each of the 66 projects included in the 2026 Mineral Investment Project Portfolio.

With this update, the MINEM It aims to provide a consultation tool for investors, authorities, academics, and citizens interested in learning about the development of the main projects that will shape the future of Peruvian mining in the coming years.