In 2020, mining investments will reach $ 6.3 billion (2.3% growth) and in 2021, $ 6.5 billion (3.2%)
Copper, gold, and iron are the top-3 exploited minerals
3 million tons — copper exports by 2023
Over 12% of gross domestic product represent mining exports
The mining portfolio plans investments of US $ 59.1 B until 2026
Cajamarca is the largest region with mining investment potential, followed by Apurímac, Arequipa and Moquegua, all of them in the southern part of Peru
Copper production for 2020 is expected to near three million tons, which would mean growth of over 20%
Peru, the production of the metallic mining sector shows a drop of 10.2% for 2020, expecting a recovery of the sector during the third and fourth quarters
More than 75% of the mining portfolio by 2021 is copper
83 million tons of fine copper are yet to be discovered in Peru
Peru has a diversity of minerals to be exploited, which are adapted to different needs for various specialized mining suppliers
Investment in the development of Peruvian mining projects will reach some US$5.000 million in 2020. Investment is aimed to develop about 40 mining projects located in 17 regions of the country
US $ 59 billion of mining projects are waiting to be developed in the country over the next few years
Government policies and regulations make the mining sector attractive to external capitals