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* Minister Luis Bravo pointed out that, by 2026, eight mining projects are being promoted, which represent an investment of US$ 7,619 million.The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) reaffirms its commitment to strengthening modern, competitive and sustainable mining, through the consolidation of a Strategic Roadmap that guarantees continuity, stability and predictability for investments, generating benefits for regions and communities.
Within the framework of this strategy, Minister Luis Bravo announced the participation of the Peruvian delegation in the most important mining convention in the world, Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), where the country will present its new Portfolio of Mining Exploration Projects 2026.
The PDAC convention will strengthen Perus positioning as an attractive destination for mining investment and officially present the 2026 Mining Exploration Project Portfolio, which incorporates new initiatives and significant advances in already announced projects, said the minister.
He highlighted that mining activity continues to consolidate itself as one of the main pillars of the national economy. Between January and November 2025, he highlighted that six of the eight main metals registered increases compared to the same period of the previous year: copper (+1.6%), gold (+0.05%), zinc (+18.3%), silver (+8.0%), lead (+7.5%) and tin (+3.3%).
National copper production reached 2.5 million fine metric tons (FMT), while mining investment totaled US$5,133 million, exceeding the planned annual goal; while transfers for fees, royalties and validity rights exceeded S/ 9 billion.
Mining not only generates foreign currency and employment; it also finances public works in the regions through canon and royalties, contributing directly to development, Bravo emphasized.
Looking to 2026, he added, the MINEM promotes eight mining projects located in Ancash, Pasco, Arequipa and Puno, which represent a joint investment of US$ 7,619 million.
Our management has very clear and specific objectives between now and the government transition in July. The first is to leave a solid and orderly roadmap for the sector, which guarantees continuity, stability and predictability for both investment and for the State and the communities, he highlighted.
He added that by 2026, Peru plans to consolidate copper production in the range of 2.8 million fine metric tons, and in the field of mining exploration, the goal is to exceed US$850 million in investment, maintaining the trend of sustained growth.
Lima, February 19, 2026
