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Peru advances mining reforms and unblocks Marcona port project
Peru is implementing significant regulatory and infrastructure reforms to bolster its mining sector and energy transition. The Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) plans to modify or reduce approximately 50% of its current processes to accelerate investment. This includes identifying 27 permits for elimination and simplifying others through automatic approval to reduce red tape for projects, particularly in copper, which makes up 70% of the country's $64 billion mining pipeline. The government aims to increase annual copper production by 1 million metric tons within the next 5 to 6 years.
In terms of infrastructure, a land agreement between ProInversión and Shougang Hierro Perú has unblocked the US$404.8 million San Juan de Marcona port project. Shougang has committed not to exercise mining rights within the project area, allowing the terminal, run by China's Jinzhao group, to proceed with engineering and construction.
Additionally, mining investments in Peru rose by 43% in the first half of 2026. The country is also positioning itself to meet rising global demand for critical minerals driven by the expansion of data centers, which are projected to consume 1,200 TWh of electricity by 2035. Regionally, Peru has reaffirmed its commitment to Andean electrical integration through the Declaration of Bogotá, aiming to develop a regional electricity market.
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Disensa · Ecuador · Expoalimentaria Perú 2026 · Guillermo Shinno · Ministry of Economic Development and Productive · Ministry of Energy and Mines · PROINVERSIÓN · Peru · San Juan de Marcona · Shougang Hierro Perú
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Energy and Mines plans to reduce or modify approximately 50% of its current processes. emprender.pe · gestion.pe
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mining investments in Peru rose by 43% in the first half of the year. www.openpr.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Peru expects to increase annual copper production by approximately 1 million metric tons within 5 to 6 years. srnnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The government has identified 27 permits that could be eliminated to attract investment. srnnews.com · gestion.pe
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The state collected US$876 million in hydrocarbon royalties between January and August 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Global data center electricity consumption is projected to reach 1,200 TWh by 2035. minart.pe
- [● 3 SOURCES] Shougang Hierro Perú committed not to exercise mining rights within the new port project area. www.riotimesonline.com · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [● 2 SOURCES] A land agreement was signed to unblock the US$404.8 million San Juan de Marcona port project. www.riotimesonline.com