Óscar González Rocha, president of Southern Perú and a key figure in copper mining, passes away
The mining sector mourns the passing of Óscar González Rocha, a key figure in the development of the copper industry. EXPOCOBRE 2026 will pay tribute to his memory.
MINEM reports growth of seven main metals in January 2026, with highlights of zinc and copper.
MINEM reports growth in seven metals in January 2026, led by zinc (+14.71% quarter-over-quarter) and copper, which exceeded 226,000 tons, amid high global demand and in the run-up to EXPOCOBRE 2026.
Gold and copper lead growth in Peruvian metallic mining exports in December 2025
Gold and copper led the growth in Peru's metal mining exports in December 2025, which reached US$6.468 billion, against a backdrop of strong global demand and copper taking center stage ahead of EXPOCOBRE 2026.
Hannan Metals reports gold and copper findings at Previsto and aims to start drilling in Huánuco
Hudbay projects reaching 90,000 annual tons of copper by 2028 in Peru, driven by operational improvements and increased processing capacity at Constancia.
Hudbay projects reaching 90,000 tons of copper annually by 2028 with improvements at Constancia
Hudbay projects reaching 90,000 annual tons of copper by 2028 in Peru, driven by operational improvements and increased processing capacity at Constancia.
Southern Copper reports 24% of progress at Tía María and plans to begin copper production in 2027
Southern reported a milestone of 241,000 metric tons at Tía María as of the end of 2025 and maintains its projection to begin copper production in 2027 with a total investment of US$1.8 billion.
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.
Copper exports totaled US$28.13 billion in 2025, representing a 19.31% increase
According to the MINEM Mining Statistics Bulletin, Peru's copper exports totaled US$28.13 billion in 2025, representing a 19.3% increase driven by higher prices.
Aftermath Silver reports high-grade copper and silver intercepts at the Berenguela project
Aftermath Silver reported multiple high-grade copper and silver intercepts at Berenguela in Puno and expanded its drilling program to 90 holes.
Copper and gold boosted mining exports to US$62.848 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 27.21% increase from the same period in 2024
Peru's mining exports totaled US$62.848 billion in 2025, representing a 27.21% increase driven primarily by copper and gold.