Gold production fell by 5.11% in March, with Yanacocha leading national production
According to the MINEM Mining Statistics Bulletin, gold production fell by 5.11% in March 2026, while Yanacocha remained the country’s leading gold producer.
Gold production fell by 8.11% in February 2026 despite Yanacocha's strong performance
Gold production in Peru fell by 8.11% in February 2026, according to MINEM, despite Yanacocha’s position as the country’s leading producer.
Illegal mining accounts for more than 90% of gold production in Piura
More than 90% of the gold in Piura is believed to come from illegal mining, which is hurting formal exports, investment, and the sector’s development in the region.
Domestic gold production rose by 3.81 metric tons in January 2026, with Yanacocha leading the way at 21.71 metric tons
According to the MINEM Mining Statistics Bulletin, domestic gold production rose by 3.81 metric tons in January 2026, with Yanacocha leading the way with a share of 21.71 metric tons.
PPX Mining reorganizes senior management to start gold production in Peru in 2026
PPX Mining is reorganizing its senior management to strengthen the startup of its Igor project and move towards the start of gold production in Peru in 2026.
Yanacocha and Poderosa mines lead gold production in the first nine months of 2025
Yanacocha and Poderosa mines lead gold production in Peru during the first nine months of 2025, with 12.08 million TMF and 6.46 million TMF respectively.
Buenaventura to start gold production at San Gabriel before November 2025
Buenaventura will begin gold production in San Gabriel (Moquegua) by November 2025, with an investment of US$750 million and an annual output of up to 120,000 ounces.
Gold production rose 2.9% year-over-year in April, and Yanacocha retained its top position
In April 2025, domestic gold production rose by 2.9% quarter-over-quarter and reached its highest level so far this year, according to MINEM. Yanacocha led the way, accounting for 13.2% of the national total.
Minera Poderosa forecasts producing 981,000 ounces of gold by 2028
Pío Carrasco, Operations Manager at Minera Poderosa, stated that the company expects to invest US$195.5 million in sustainability and infrastructure this year.
Gold production rose by 10.7% in March but fell by 10.5% on a quarterly cumulative basis
Gold production in Peru rose by 10.71% year-over-year in March 2025, but fell by 10.51% year-over-year in the first quarter, according to MINEM.