MINEM authorizes the start of operations for the Tía María project at the La Tapada pit
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) authorizes Southern Perú to begin exploitation of the Tía María project in the La Tapada pit, in Arequipa, after fulfilling technical and environmental requirements.
Camino Minerals Begins New Drilling Campaign at its Costa de Cobre Project in Arequipa
Camino Minerals began a new drilling campaign at Costa de Cobre, in Arequipa, to expand mineralized zones and evaluate copper continuity.
Delays in the Zafranal project would reduce Arequipa's growth by six percentage points between 2026 and 2029
The delay of the Zafranal project could reduce Arequipa's growth by at least six points between 2026 and 2029, in addition to affecting employment and investments.
Fortuna Mining Increases Production and Highlights Solid Performance of Caylloma in Arequipa
Fortuna Mining reports 72,872 gold equivalent ounces in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting the solid performance of the Caylloma mine in Arequipa.
Tía María and Zafranal Shutdown Impacts Mining and Port Investment Plans in Arequipa
The suspension of the Tia Maria and Zafranal projects in Arequipa impacts mining investments and port infrastructure planning, such as the port of Matarani.
Grupo Enhol Boosts Regional Employability with Construction of Arequipa's Largest Solar Plant
Grupo Enhol, the company currently building the Illa Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant in La Joya, the country's future largest solar plant with an installed capacity of 396 MW, participated this week in the Regional Employability Business Meeting held in Arequipa, where it presented the results of its local hiring policy.
Pecoy reports second consecutive kilometer interval of copper in the South Breccia Zone
Pecoy reported a second consecutive kilometer-long interval of copper in the South Breccia zone, reinforcing the continuity and growth potential of the project in southern Peru.
U.S. Ambassador Recognizes Cerro Verde for its Contribution to Peru's Economic and Social Development
During his visit, the diplomatic representative noted that Cerro Verde—a company in which the U.S. firm Freeport-McMoRan holds a 55.081% stake—operates in accordance with the highest international standards in the mining industry
Metso and Southern Peru Sign a Contract Worth Over US$1.4 Billion for Key Technology at Tía María
Metso and Southern Perú signed a US$108 million contract to supply technology for the Tía María project in Arequipa, while the Finnish company expects to achieve double-digit growth in Peru in 2026.
DLP Resources Reports High Copper Grades in Trenches at Esperanza Project in Arequipa
DLP Resources reported positive preliminary results at the Esperanza project in Arequipa, with mineralized copper intervals of up to 82 meters and indications of a possible porphyry system.