Facts and Figures

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In 2020, mining investments will reach $ 6.3 billion (2.3% growth) and in 2021, $ 6.5 billion (3.2%)

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Copper, gold, and iron are the top-3 exploited minerals

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3 million tons — copper exports by 2023

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Over 12% of gross domestic product represent mining exports

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The mining portfolio plans investments of US $ 59.1 B until 2026

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Cajamarca is the largest region with mining investment potential, followed by Apurímac, Arequipa and Moquegua, all of them in the southern part of Peru

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Copper production for 2020 is expected to near three million tons, which would mean growth of over 20%

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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

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More than 75% of the mining portfolio by 2021 is copper

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83 million tons of fine copper are yet to be discovered in Peru

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Peru has a diversity of minerals to be exploited, which are adapted to different needs for various specialized mining suppliers

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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

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US $ 59 billion of mining projects are waiting to be developed in the country over the next few years

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Government policies and regulations make the mining sector attractive to external capitals