A South American trade bloc has ruled that Peru is failing to curb illegal gold mining and mercury trafficking.

Uncover the challenges faced by Peru’s new president in tackling security issues including extortion and cocaine trafficking.

Peru’s large miners are getting increasingly worried lawmakers may tamper with rules around mineral rights as congress ...

(Reuters) -Peru's mining sector is keeping the economy from sinking deeper into repression, Economy Minister Alex Contreras said on Tuesday, adding that progress kick-starting projects was a priority ...

Southern Copper secures Peru's Tia Maria license, clearing the way for the project to enter the exploitation phase and ...

The parties expect to sign an MOU in November to develop lithium, copper and other strategic mineral projects.

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Peruvian customs officials have seized a record-breaking shipment of illegal mercury, exposing a cross-border smuggling network that is fueling one of the Amazon’s most ...

Mining employment in Peru reached a record high of 270,095 in August of this year, 10.7% higher than the same month in 2024 (244,013), the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) announced today.

Peruvian mining production increased in August 2025, with significant increases in zinc (29.2%), as well as gold (8.1%), iron (7.6%), tin (3.6%), silver (2.1%), and lead (1.5%), compared to the same ...

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