Tía María is making progress on the 35% project, and Southern Peru is preparing the Los Chancas and Michiquillay projects to add nearly 500,000 tons of copper
Southern Peru is moving forward with construction at Tía María, which is already 351% complete, while preparing for Los Chancas and Michiquillay, projects that would contribute nearly 500,000 additional tons of copper.
Southern Peru obtains environmental approval for modifications at Ilo Mining Unit
Southern Peru obtained environmental approval from Senace to carry out operational and technological improvements at the Ilo Mining Unit, located in Moquegua.
Senace approves new operational improvements at Cuajone worth more than US$1.4318 billion
Senace approved the seventh ITS for the Cuajone Mining Unit, authorizing operational and technological improvements totaling more than US$1.431 billion in Moquegua.
President speaks on Tía María and proposes dialogue after project green light
President speaks out on Tia Maria and proposes dialogue after project greenlighted in Arequipa, amid new protests.
MINEM authorizes the start of operations for the Tía María project at the La Tapada pit
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) authorizes Southern Perú to begin exploitation of the Tía María project in the La Tapada pit, in Arequipa, after fulfilling technical and environmental requirements.
Aunt Maria: Government cancels authorization to begin exploitation of the project
The government canceled the authorization that allowed the start of operations for the Tía María copper project and ordered a new technical evaluation on key observations in the file.
Óscar González Rocha, president of Southern Perú and a key figure in copper mining, passes away
The mining sector mourns the passing of Óscar González Rocha, a key figure in the development of the copper industry. EXPOCOBRE 2026 will pay tribute to his memory.
Metso and Southern Peru Sign a Contract Worth Over US$1.4 Billion for Key Technology at Tía María
Metso and Southern Perú signed a US$108 million contract to supply technology for the Tía María project in Arequipa, while the Finnish company expects to achieve double-digit growth in Peru in 2026.
Southern Peru became the main copper producer by the end of 2025.
Southern Perú accounted for 14,841 TP3T of the country's copper production and emerged as the leading producer by the end of 2025, in a record year for the sector.
Tía María reports a 241% increase in the third quarter and projects exports of US$20.2 billion for the fourth quarter
Tía María is 241% complete in its construction and is projected to generate $20.2 billion in exports and $4.6 billion in taxes during its first 20 years of operation.