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.
The Tía María Project will process 100,000 tons of ore daily and will have a production of 120,000 tons of copper cathodes.
During ExpoCobre 2026, Oscar Rodríguez revealed that the project will cost US$1.8 billion. He also noted that the project has acquired 14 trucks and two autonomous drilling rigs.
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.
Ministry of Energy and Mines will conduct a new technical evaluation on the Tía María project
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) reported that a new technical evaluation of the Tía María mining project, located in the Arequipa region, will be carried out to reinforce its sustainability.
Tía María and Zafranal Shutdown Impacts Mining and Port Investment Plans in Arequipa
The suspension of the Tia Maria and Zafranal projects in Arequipa impacts mining investments and port infrastructure planning, such as the port of Matarani.
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.
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 Copper reports 24% of progress at Tía María and plans to begin copper production in 2027
Southern reported a milestone of 241,000 metric tons at Tía María as of the end of 2025 and maintains its projection to begin copper production in 2027 with a total investment of US$1.8 billion.
Leaders of Tía María and Bateas mining project influence zones participate in the 2nd Mining Internship 2026
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) inaugurated the II Mining Internship 2026 with the participation of directors, leaders, and female leaders from areas of influence of the Tía María (Arequipa) and Valiente (Huánuco) mining projects.