Peru mining transfers exceed S/ 13,000 million in 2026

The Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) reported that economic transfers generated by mining activities reached S/ 13,310 million so far in 2026. These funds consist of the Mining Canon, Mining Royalties, and Validity and Penalty Rights.

The Mining Canon represents the largest portion, totaling S/ 9,588 million. Mining Royalties accounted for S/ 3,401 million, divided between legal royalties (S/ 2,914 million) and contractual royalties (S/ 487 million). Additionally, Validity and Penalty Rights contributed S/ 320 million.

Geographically, Áncash was the primary recipient with S/ 2,230 million (16.8% of the national total), followed by Apurímac with S/ 1,555 million (11.7%), Arequipa with S/ 1,501 million (11.3%), and Cajamarca with S/ 1,251 million (9.4%). MINEM noted these transfers are vital for redistributing subsector income to regional and local governments to fund public services and infrastructure.