MINEM projects 2.8 million tons of copper production in 2026 and will announce a new Exploration Portfolio at PDAC
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) plans to produce 2.8 million tons of copper in 2026 and will present the new Mining Exploration Portfolio at the PDAC convention, with investments exceeding US$7.6 billion.
Pecoy Copper confirms significant copper, gold, and silver discovery in southern Peru
Pecoy Copper reported initial drill results confirming extensive copper, gold, and silver mineralization at its southern Peru project, with open potential at depth.
SENACE has approved copper-related projects worth more than US$3.7 billion across 11 regions
Senace granted environmental approval to 12 copper-related projects worth over US$3.7 billion across 11 regions of Peru in 2025.
Peru has the largest portfolio of undeveloped copper projects in the Americas, warns Roque Benavides
In a scenario of increasing international competition for access to strategic minerals, Peru is positioning itself as one of the territories with the greatest undeveloped geological potential. This was stated by Roque Benavides, chairman of the board of Compañía de Minas Buenaventura.
Volcan closed 2025 with increased sales and profits driven by the rise in zinc, copper, silver, and gold.
Volcan ended 2025 with higher sales and profits driven by rising prices for zinc, copper, silver, and gold; increased its EBITDA to US$450 million; and refinanced debt totaling US$750 million.
Camino Minerals reports strong copper and silver intersection at Los Chapitos Project
Camino Minerals reported an 83.5-meter intersection containing 0.941 g/t of copper at Los Chapitos, confirming the continuity of the Cu-Ag system in southern Peru.
C3 Metals Secures $1.42 billion to Advance Copper and Gold Projects in Peru
C3 Metals raises US$1.42 billion in a private placement to advance its copper and gold projects in Peru, supporting the exploration of strategic metals and international mining investment.
Peru and Chile could account for 50% of global copper production
Juan Carlos Fisher stated that Peru and Chile could account for 50.1% of global copper production, within a bilateral relationship that involves more than $143 billion in investments.
Quilla Resources produces its first copper cathodes at the Chapi project
Quilla Resources produced its first copper cathodes at the Chapi project and is moving towards a capacity of 10,000 tonnes per year following the operational restart in southern Peru.
Copper to reach historical highs in 2026, but market tests its sustainability, according to Scotiabank
Copper prices surpassed $1,460 per pound in 2026 and reached record highs; however, rising inventories and weaker demand in China are testing the sustainability of the rally, according to Scotiabank.