Mining investment grew 43.7% year-over-year in the first quarter, reaching US$1.5 billion
The Minister of Energy and Mines, Waldir Ayasta Mechán, confirmed the participation of a Peruvian government delegation in the International Mining and Resources Conference IMARC 2026, which is held annually in Sydney, Australia, this time from October 25 to 29.
El Galeno plans to invest US$3.5 billion and boost economic growth in Cajamarca
The El Galeno project involves an investment of over US$3.5 billion and is considered a key initiative for boosting economic development in Cajamarca and copper production in Peru.
World Bank Raises Peru's Growth Forecast to 2.71% and Highlights the Boost from Mining Investment
The World Bank raised its growth forecast for Peru to 2.71% for 2026, highlighting the role of mining investment—particularly in copper—as a key driver of the economy.
Mining investment continues to grow, reaching US$398 million in January 2026
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) reported that mining investment in January 2026 reached US$1.4398 trillion, representing an increase of 8.91% compared to the same month of the previous year, driven by strong growth in the Infrastructure (+83.31%) and Exploration (+32.91%) sectors.
Cumulative mining investment from January through November 2025 totaled more than US$5.133 billion
Between January and November 2025, cumulative mining investment reached US$5.133 billion, representing a 21.11% increase compared to the same period the previous year, demonstrating investors’ confidence in the country’s geological potential and in the stability of the sector’s institutional framework.
Aunt Maria aims to operate in 2027 and revive confidence in mining investment
The Tía María project aims to begin operations in 2027 and could become a key signal for reviving confidence in mining investment, according to the vice president of the IIMP.
Coimolache Mining Company presents a new EIS to expand the Tantahuatay open-pit mine with an investment of over US$34 million
Coimolache Mining Company submitted a new Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to Senace to expand the Tantahuatay open-pit mine and optimize its operations, with an investment of over US$34 million.
MEF: Mining investment posts its strongest growth since 2021, exceeding US$5.7 billion
Mining investment in Peru grew by 15.51% in 2025 and exceeded US$5.7 billion, marking its strongest growth since 2021, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF).
Mining investment is expected to exceed US$6.4 billion in 2026, driven by copper
Mining investment is expected to reach US$6.4 billion in 2026, driven by copper and large-scale projects, according to Scotiabank’s projections.
Cumulative mining investment reached US$4.482 billion at the end of the tenth month of 2025
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) reported that cumulative mining investment from January through October 2025 totaled US$4.482 billion, an increase of 17.71% compared to the same period last year (US$3.809 billion).