📋 Tender Overview
The highest number of direct job creations was recorded in June. By the first half of 2024, the average employment rate is higher than the previous year. In June 2024, direct employment in the Peruvian mining subsector totaled 234,483 workers, which represented an increase of 0.6% compared to what was recorded in May 2024 (232,993 workers), reaching the highest figure recorded so far in 2024. Likewise, in the year-on-year comparison, in June 2024 there was a growth of 3.0% compared to June 2023; reported the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM).
According to the figures compiled by the Mining Statistical Bulletin (BEM) of the MINEM, the average employment generated by the mining subsector in the first half of 2024 was 230,981 workers, showing an expansion of 2.2% compared to the annual average of 2023 (225,916 people).
In relation to the type of employer, in June 2024, the job positions created by mining and related contractor companies constituted 69.9% of total employment; while the employment generated by companies (mining companies) represented 30.1% of the total of the mining subsector.
In the document, prepared by the General Directorate of Mining Promotion and Sustainability of the MINEM, it is highlighted that these figures underline the recovery and expansion of mining activity, and that the growth in employment drives the regional economy, improving the quality of life of many Peruvian families.
Regarding the distribution of mining employment at the departmental level, Arequipa maintained its leading position with 14.1% of the total; followed by La Libertad with 9.0% of the total; while Ancash occupied third place with an 8.8% share.
It is important to note that, in these three departments, the highest figures for mining employment were reported by the companies Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A., Compania Minera Poderosa S.A. and Compania Minera Antamina S.A., respectively.
