Peru Orders Mining Operations Restart in Violence-Hit North
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Peru Faces Surge in Large-Scale Informal Copper Mining as Government Confirms $300 Million Operation
The Peruvian government has officially acknowledged the existence of large-scale informal copper mining, marking a significant shift in how authorities address the sector. Energy and Mines Minister Jorge Montero confirmed this week that the informal Apu Chunta mine, run by the indigenous Pamputa community, produces an estimated 30,000 metric tons of copper each year. At […]


Peru orders mining operations restart in violence-hit north
LIMA - Peru's government has restored formal mining operations in northern parts of the country that were affected by violence, Defense Minister Walter Astudillo said on Wednesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Duncan Wanblad-led Anglo American plans $26 million upgrade at Quellaveco mine
Key PointsAnglo American, led by Duncan Wanblad, advances $26 million Quellaveco copper mine upgrade to boost production and sustainability in Peru. The project includes enhanced mine access, water management, and increased material movement to raise annual copper output by 10 million tonnes. Quellaveco targets 34-year life with 100% renewable energy use, aligning with global clean energy demand and Anglo’s ESG strategy.Anglo American, the minin…
The prediction of the Law on Handicraft and Small Scale Mining (MAPE), which will be submitted to debate this Tuesday in the Peruvian Congress' Energy and Mines Commission, has generated a strong controversy in various sectors. After confirming that the Registry of Formalization of Handicraft Mining (REINFO) will not be hereditary in nature, private unions, environmental organizations and congressmen expressed their rejection of the proposal, wh…
La Libertad: They coordinate a meeting to avoid protests in PatazLa Libertad: A wounded police officer leaves confrontation with alleged “parkers” in PatazThe Defense Minister, Walter Astudillo, reported that he has managed to recover the “principle of authority” in the province of Pataz (La Libertad) after almost 30 days of state of emergency. During a press conference, the official stressed that the Council of Ministers approved to extend this…
Midis against pertussis: indigenous peoples of the Datem Marañón receive vaccines against this malChanchamayo: regional government workers were caught drunk during working hoursThe Executive approved the extension of the state of emergency in the province of Pataz, La Libertad region, for an additional period of 60 days, beginning on June 8. This was announced by the Minister of Defense, Walter Astudillo, who specified that the measure seeks to …
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