XVI SYMPOSIUM: A national policy is needed to promote the exploration of critical minerals in the country
Amidst growing global competition for access to critical minerals, Peru faces a significant opportunity due to its geological potential and its status as a producing country. Nevertheless, during the SYMPOSIUM – XVI International Mining Meeting, specialists agreed that this potential has not yet translated into a national strategy with clear priorities, better information, and greater institutional strength.
McKinsey: “The future of talent in mining will be a collaboration between people, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.”
Thibaut Larrat, a partner at McKinsey & Company, commented that the talent shortage has become one of the main risks to global mining competitiveness.
Peruvian electrical system must accelerate transmission and reinforce resilience to accompany new mining investments
The Peruvian electrical system has important strengths to support the growth of mining and industry, but faces urgent challenges in transmission, subtransmission, permits, reliability, and energy planning. This was stated by specialists from the electrical sector and the business world within the framework of the SYMPOSIUM – XVI International Mining Meeting, organized by the National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy (SNMPE).
Carlos Batlle at the XVI SYMPOSIUM: It is important to strengthen the institutional framework to guarantee the development of the electricity sector
During the XVI Symposium, Carlos Batlle stated that Peru can leverage cheaper energy to strengthen the competitiveness of strategic industries like mining in the context of an energy transition.
Joaquín Proenza states that “without mining, there is no energy or digital transition.”
During the 16th Symposium, Joaquín Proenza stated that the energy and digital transition will require mining capable of discovering, extracting, and processing critical minerals on a large scale.
European Union and Latin America Bet on Sustainable and Innovative Mining to Strengthen Copper and Lithium Value Chains
In a context of rapid energy transition, collaboration between the European Union (EU) and Latin America is consolidating as a strategic axis to ensure the sustainable supply of critical minerals, such as copper and lithium. This was highlighted by specialists and authorities during the SYMPOSIUM – XVI International Mining Meeting.
Mining leaders propose synergies and shared infrastructure to accelerate investments in Peru
During the SYMPOSIUM – XVI International Mining Meeting, at the panel “Peruvian Mining: strategies to boost production and investments,” executives from Southern Peru, Minsur, Buenaventura, and Glencore agreed on the need for state leadership, predictability, legal stability, and public-private coordination to develop new projects.
Peru has a “gigantic” opportunity to develop copper projects, stated Erik Heimlich
Erik Heimlich, head of Copper and Zinc Markets at CRU Group, stated that Peru maintains a strategic position in the global copper market due to the quality of its mining projects and the development potential that still remains untapped in the country.
Embajada Británica presenta estudio para impulsar corredor de desarrollo territorial en el norte del Perú
En el marco del SIMPOSIO – XVI Encuentro Internacional de Minería, organizado por la Sociedad Nacional de Minería, Petróleo y Energía, la Embajada Británica presentó el “Proyecto BGS – Corredor Territorial Norte”, una iniciativa que pone en valor la información geológica, la planificación territorial y la sostenibilidad como ejes para impulsar el desarrollo del norte del país.
Rio Tinto prioritizes Peru and Chile in its copper expansion strategy in South America
Rio Tinto prioritizes Peru and Chile in its copper expansion strategy in South America, with La Granja as its main asset in Peru and new regional investment opportunities.