Copper production rose 3.81% in March, reaching 238,464 metric tons, driven by a larger contribution from Antamina
According to the MINEM Mining Statistics Bulletin, copper production rose by 3.81% in March to 238,464 metric tons, driven mainly by increased output from Antamina.
Peru ranks fourth among the world's 13 largest copper producers
Peru positioned Las Bambas, Cerro Verde, Antamina, and Quellaveco among the 13 largest copper producers in the world amid the metal's global boom and growing supply restrictions.
Copper production rose by 2.91 million metric tons in February 2026, and Antamina remained the leading producer
Copper production in Peru rose by 2.91 million metric tons in February 2026, according to MINEM, with Antamina as the leading producer. Leading mining companies will be present at EXPOCOBRE 2026.
Peru's copper production reaches a record in 2025 with 2.77 million MT
Copper production in Peru reached a historic record in 2025 at 2.77 million metric tons (TMF), according to the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem), driven by favorable international price conditions.
National copper production marks historic record in 2025 with 2.77 million metric tons
National copper production reached 2.77 million DMTMs in 2025, a historic record according to the Minem's Mining Statistical Bulletin.
INEI: Mining and hydrocarbons decline by 6.471% year-on-year in November due to lower copper production
According to INEI, the mining and hydrocarbons sector contracted by 6.471% in November 2025 due to lower copper production, despite growth in other metals such as zinc and gold.
INEI: Copper production rose 4.51% year-over-year in October due to increased activity at the country's major operations
Copper production in Peru rose by 4.51 million metric tons in October 2025, driven by increased activity at the country’s major mining operations, according to the INEI.
Las Bambas and Cerro Verde lead Peru's copper industry, accounting for more than 30% of the country's total production
Las Bambas and Cerro Verde accounted for more than 30% of Peru's copper production between January and October 2025, against a backdrop of sustained growth in the mining sector.
Copper production rose by 2.71 million metric tons, exceeding 2 million metric tons from January through September 2025
Copper production increased by 2.71% in the first nine months of 2025, exceeding 2 million tons, with Las Bambas, Cerro Verde, and Southern Peru leading the way.
Anglo American reported a 211% increase in copper production at Quellaveco during the third quarter
Anglo American reported an 11% increase in copper production in the third quarter of 2025, driven by a 21% increase at Quellaveco, while Los Bronces and Collahuasi posted mixed results.