📋 Tender Overview
o Mining activity has generated resource transfers of more than S/ 576 million in 2025, between canon and mining royaltiesCajamarca is the second gold producing region in the country and is the eighth department with the highest resources transferred by canon, royalties and Validity and Penalty Rights, with an attractive portfolio of investment and exploration projects that, if implemented, can contribute to regional and national growth.
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) reported that Cajamarca has 7 projects in the portfolio, which if implemented will allow for investments of more than US$ 16,586 million in copper and gold production, which would increase foreign exchange and obtain new resources for the country.
The main projects include El Galeno, La Granja, Michiquillay, Repuesto Shahuindo, among others, all located in the provinces of Cajamarca, Chota, Celendin, Hualgayoc and Cajabamba; and to this are added exploratory projects in Santa Cruz, San Miguel and Celendin.
In 2025, mining activity has generated more than S/ 576 million in resource transfers such as royalties, royalties and validity and penalty rights, in addition to enabling more than 18 thousand direct jobs and promoting investments of more than US$ 187 million.
It should be noted that the MINEM promotes mining investments with modern standards, under a comprehensive regulatory framework, mandatory mine closure with financial guarantees, management and remediation of mining environmental liabilities, state-of-the-art technology and environmental prevention.
For this year, through the Mining Integration Program (PIM), the MINEM carries out mining internships, to train in legal, environmental, social and project issues, as well as enhance the development of soft skills of community leaders and authorities.
Likewise, through the Mining Integration and Sustainable Development Workshops (TIMDS), it involves students and recent graduates of all technical and university careers nationwide with the mining subsector, so that they recognize the importance and benefits of promoting modern, responsible and sustainable mining.
Lima, February 18, 2026
