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The Minister of Energy and Mines, Oscar Vera Gargurevich said that the public and private sector seek to improve Peruvian positioning worldwide, through the promotion of new mining projects and the sustainability of existing operations, promoting responsible, sustainable mining investment in harmony with the surrounding communities.
This was stated during his participation in the inauguration of the Mining Technology Exhibition (EXTEMIN) within the framework of Perumin 36 held yesterday at the Cerro Juli Convention Center, in Arequipa, which will bring together until Friday 29 national and regional authorities, civil society institutions, multilateral organizations, companies, among others.
The head of the Ministry of Energy, Mines (MINEM) said that Perumin 36 is a space of high importance to ratify that our common objective is to value the high mining potential that allows generating greater resources to the country, regions, municipalities and academic research, generating employment, development, so that citizens can achieve their well-being and improve their quality of life.
In this line, he said that we currently have a portfolio of 46 mining initiatives in 18 regions with an investment of more than US $ 53,130 million, which will contribute to closing the historical gaps in the country.
At another point, Minister Vera maintained that it is not true that there is an anti-mining population or an enemy of investment. "On the contrary, Peru is a friendly country and offers the greatest facilities to invest, in all areas," he said.
Vera Gargurevich said that Perumin 36 provides an important space for small-scale and artisanal mining with employment for more than half a million Peruvians seeking its formalization. "From here I greet the delegations of small miners and urge them to continue advancing in favor of the country," he said.
The head of MINEM welcomed the realization of Perumin 36, which consolidates the confidence of the Peruvian private sector as an investment destination. "Know that at MINEM we work shoulder to shoulder to lift bureaucratic obstacles and facilitate the unlocking of projects," he said.
Finally, he said he was convinced of the importance of mining as an engine of growth in Peru, as it is an activity that currently continues to rise.
"Peru remains on foot thanks to mining, and in that way what we have to do is climb and grow even more, which will bring benefits to 33 million Peruvians who only want social peace to continue working and bringing well-being to their homes," concluded Minister Vera.
It should be noted that, during the opening ceremony of EXTEMIN, Minister Vera was accompanied by Miguel Cardozo and Abraham Chahuan, organizers of the event where the traditional payment to the land was celebrated to ask the Apus Chachani, Misti and Pichu Pichu, that the event develops successfully.
Participating in this event were Louis Marcotte, Ambassador of Canada; Suina Chahuán, Undersecretary of Mining of Chile; Rohel Sánchez, regional governor; Víctor Rivera, Arequipa provincial mayor; among other district authorities, congressmen, representatives of civil society, private companies and sponsors and exhibitors of Perumin 36.
