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

For years, gold mining has been one of Peru’s most pressing environmental challenges, with illegal operations clearing the ...

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

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

(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 ...

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

LIMA, Peru--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peru, a global leader in the mining industry, presents a reliable, innovative offering for the supply of specialized products and services for this important sector.

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 ...

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining is a lifeline for many who live in Madre de Dios, a region in southeastern Peru, where poverty is high and jobs are scarce. But the economic development in this ...