Silver production rose 4.51% in March, driven by Antamina and Chinalco
Silver production reached 301,672 fine kilograms in March 2026, a 4.51% increase driven by Antamina and Chinalco, according to MINEM.
Zinc production fell by 5.91 million metric tons in March, though it maintained a year-to-date increase of 2.01 million metric tons
Domestic zinc production fell by 5.91% in March 2026 to 112,421 metric tons, although the cumulative total for the first quarter showed a 2.01% increase, according to MINEM.
Copper production rose 3.81% in March, reaching 238,464 metric tons, driven by a larger contribution from Antamina
According to the MINEM Mining Statistics Bulletin, copper production rose by 3.81% in March to 238,464 metric tons, driven mainly by increased output from Antamina.
Antamina has the world's largest ‘skarn’: high mineralization surpasses operations in Indonesia and Mexico
Peru's Antamina mine, located in the Ancash region, is capturing international attention for its high level of mineralization, a condition that positions it as the largest skarn on the planet. This was stated by Zhaoshang Chang, holder of the Charles Fogarty Chair and professor at the Colorado School of Mines, during his keynote lecture at proEXPLO 2026.
Antamina at EXPOCOBRE 2026: Copper as a driver of development and social integration as the key to the mining future
Carlos Cotera, Vice President of Operations at Compañía Minera Antamina, participated in EXPOCOBRE 2026 in the panel «Viability of New Copper Projects.».
Antamina is recognized by ANIQUEM with the YANAPAY award for promoting a circular economy of shared value.
The distinction recognizes sustained support for the Burned Child Aid Association, with Antamina being the first mining company to join this cause through a circular economy model with social impact.
Antamina stays at the forefront of Peruvian zinc despite falling production in February
Zinc production in Peru fell by 1.11 million metric tons in February 2026, according to MINEM, although Antamina remains the country's leading producer.
Copper production rose by 2.91 million metric tons in February 2026, and Antamina remained the leading producer
Copper production in Peru rose by 2.91 million metric tons in February 2026, according to MINEM, with Antamina as the leading producer. Leading mining companies will be present at EXPOCOBRE 2026.
Antamina delivers modern hospital in Huarmey that will strengthen healthcare for more than 33,000 people
Compañía Minera Antamina handed over the new Huarmey hospital to PRONIS, a modern infrastructure that will directly benefit over 33,000 inhabitants of the province.
Antamina promotes a culture of safety and prevention in its Works for Taxes projects
As part of its commitment to safety and prevention in every project, Compañía Minera Antamina met with representatives of its 11 projects under execution through the Works for Taxes modality on March 27th to evaluate the results of the first two months of 2026.