Rio2 seeks to raise Condestable production from 8,400 to 12,000 tons of copper per day by 2030
During his participation in proEXPLO 2026, the Senior Vice President of Geology and Exploration at Rio2 Limited, Enrique Garay, presented a plan aimed at increasing production and extending the operational life, in a context of high copper prices.
Humanity will consume 1 billion tons of copper in the next 30 years
Humanity will consume nearly 1 billion tons of copper in the next 30 years. With this estimate, geologist Osvaldo Rabbia, a researcher at the Institute of Applied Economic Geology at the University of Concepción in Chile, opened the first keynote conference of proEXPLO 2026.
Chile and Peru are planning to create the first “Copper Free Trade Zone” to lead the global mining market.
Carlos Escaffi proposed at EXPOCOBRE 2026 the creation of a Copper Free Trade Zone between Chile and Peru to drive industrialization, mining integration, and regional value-added.
Aurora Williams: Copper positions itself as the core of global modernization and electrification
During EXPOCOBRE 2026, the former Minister of Mining of Chile addressed the global and regional challenges of the mining industry, highlighting the strategic role of copper and the challenges South America faces in capitalizing on this opportunity.
Industrial park will boost the Copper Route and productive decentralization in the North
During his participation in ExpoCobre 2026, the regional governor of Lambayeque, Jorge Pérez Flores, revealed that three thousand hectares have already been allocated for this project. The initiative aims to connect Lambayeque's mining production with regions like Cajamarca and facilitate its export through the future port of Eten.
La Granja Project stands out among the world's largest copper deposits with 22 Mt contained
The La Granja copper project is positioned as one of the most relevant deposits globally, with approximately 22 million tons of contained copper, as highlighted by Rafael Roberto, senior geologist at First Quantum Minerals, during his presentation at proEXPLO 2026.
proEXPLO 2026: Project Cascabel in Ecuador stands out for its high copper and gold potential
Within the framework of proEXPLO 2026, SolGold Ecuador's Geology Manager, Santiago Vaca, presented the advancements of the Cascabel project, one of the most relevant copper and gold discoveries in the region in recent years.
Peru accounts for more than 28% of projects in the Americas, surpassing Canada, Chile, and the U.S.
Roque Benavides, however, commented that we face structural challenges such as corruption, insecurity, informality, and illegal mining.
Expocobre 2026 kicks off its third edition and positions Peru as a key player in the face of global copper demand.
Expocobre 2026 inaugurated its third edition in Lima, highlighting Peru's potential as a key player in the face of growing global demand for copper.
Copper exports rose 50.51% in January, driven by record metal prices
Peru's copper exports rose by 50.51% in January 2026, driven more by higher international prices than by increased volumes, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM).