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Pataz Model, which establishes mandatory fiscal routes, articulated with an interoperable computer system, could be replicated in other critical areas of the countryThe Minister of Energy and Mines, Luis Bravo de la Cruz, held a working meeting with the High Commissioner for the fight against illegal mining, Rodolfo Garcia Esquerre, who made a broad presentation of the actions carried out to coordinate strategies that strengthen the fight against this illicit activity in the country.
The objective of this presentation, Minister, is to show you what the true dimension of the mining problem is, said the senior official at the beginning of his presentation, which points out three important aspects linked to a comprehensive strategy to combat this social scourge framed in the National Strategy for the Reduction and Interdiction of Illegal Mining.
He argued that this strategy combines interdiction (operations in critical areas), mining formalization (reduction of the universe of informal miners), and the installation of multi-sector control posts to cut off inputs (fuel, machinery) and ensure the presence of the State, similar to the model applied in Pataz (La Libertad).
Along these lines, he highlighted the progress of the Pataz Model that establishes mandatory fiscal routes, articulated with multisector positions and an interoperable computer system, and that could be replicated in critical areas such as El Cenepa and Rio Santiago (Amazonas); or the Putumayo, Yaguas, Nanay and Tigre (Loreto) rivers.
Garcia welcomed the recent regulatory adjustments to combat illegal mining, such as Legislative Decree No. 1695, highlighting that it increases custodial sentences to between 5 and 9 years for those involved in the illegal extraction, benefit, transportation and marketing of minerals. This regulation seeks to dismantle the entire value chain of this illicit activity, he stated.
Likewise, the modification of the Penal Code (articles 307A, 307E, 307F and 307G) that increases penalties and fines for those who carry out illegal mining or finance, transfer, collect and export products of illegal origin, among other devices, join as allies against this illicit activity.
Garcia Esquerre highlighted the budget assigned to carry out the programmed actions, including strengthening territorial control and traceability of the mineral, which should have a redesign from the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM).
Meanwhile, Minister Bravo highlighted the work done to implement the Interoperable System for Small Mining and Artisanal Mining (SIPMMA) of the MINEM, supported by a multi-sector working group and technology from the World Bank.
The SIPMMA is a valuable key tool to control illegal mining. This system allows real-time monitoring of production, inputs, explosives and geolocation (GPS) to validate authorized activities, he stressed.
The minister, together with the Vice Minister of Mines, Carlos Talavera, reaffirmed their support and commitment to firmly combat illegal mining through coordination with law enforcement, prioritizing mining formalization, traceability of materials and the closure of illegal operations.
Lima, January 27, 2026
