Mother of God: Law enforcement destroys more than S/ 11 million in illegal mining assets in Tambopata
Law enforcement agencies carried out a new air-transported joint operation against illegal mining in the Tambopata National Reserve, in Madre de Dios, which resulted in the destruction of assets valued at S/ 11,188,724 intended for this illicit activity.
Mother of God: illegal mining endangers the sustainable activities of thousands of families
The State intensified actions against illegal mining in Madre de Dios with 75 interdictions in 2026, destroying camps, machinery, and fuel used in illicit activities that threaten the Amazon and the region's sustainable economies.
Mother of God: illegal mining equipment valued at over S/ 2.3 million destroyed
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) inaugurated the III Mining Internship with the participation of 27 representatives from the Apurímac region, including leaders, female leaders, leaders, and residents, from communities surrounding the mining investment projects “Reposición Ferrobamba” located in the provinces of Cotabambas and Grau, and “Los Chancas” in the province of Aymaraes.
Mother of God: Armed forces strike illegal mining with losses of over S/ 1.8 million
The Defense sector, through the Joint Command of the Armed Forces, carried out an operation in the Madre de Dios region that resulted in the seizure and destruction of material linked to this illicit activity, valued at more than 1.8 million soles.
Navy Dismantles Key Logistics of Illegal Mining in Madre de Dios
The Defense sector, through the Directorate of Captaincies and Coast Guard of the Peruvian Navy, carried out a joint operation on the Malinowski and Madre de Dios rivers in Puerto Maldonado, successfully dismantling a significant logistical network used for illicit activities.
Mother of God: PNP deals a heavy blow to illegal mining with interdiction of assets valued at over S/ 13.5 million
The National Police of Peru (PNP) continues to deliver decisive blows against illegal mining in the Madre de Dios region, carrying out constant operations in the last week in the province of Tambopata. These operations led to the interdiction of machinery and other assets used in this illicit activity, with a total value exceeding S/ 13.5 million.
Defense Sector Hits Illegal Mining Economy in Madre de Dios with Losses Exceeding S/ 28 Million
Nexa gradually resumed operations at the Atacocha San Gerardo mine following the end of community protests. The company estimates it will recover 0.9 kt of zinc and maintains its 2026 guidance.
Mother of God: Army destroys illegal mining property valued at over S/9 million
The Defense sector, through the Southern Operational Command, carried out an interdiction operation that resulted in the destruction of infrastructure and assets used in this illicit activity, valued at over S/ 9.2 million.
Mother of God: Peruvian Army Destroys 5 Camps and 7 Rafts in Operation Against Illegal Mining
The Peruvian Army executed an interdiction operation in the Pantera sector, within the Tambopata National Reserve, delivering a direct blow to illegal mining operating in this protected area.
Mother of God: Army and PNP destroy illegal mining camp valued at over S/ 1.3 million
The Peruvian Army dealt a heavy blow to illegal mining in the Madre de Dios region, destroying infrastructure and material valued at over S/ 1.3 million.