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Part of situation: Peru small-scale mining formalization reforms (6 clusters)

Peru proposes new mining regime to formalize small-scale miners

MAPE Law small-scale mining Reinfo mining formalization Peru mining

The Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines has proposed the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (MAPE) Law, which includes a new consolidation regime. Under this proposal, miners currently registered in the Integral Mining Formalization Registry (Reinfo) could continue operations until June 30, 2028. This transition period would begin on January 1, 2027, extending beyond the current Reinfo closing date of December 31, 2026.

The initiative aims to provide a gradual procedure for formalization and includes the creation of the National Organism for the Strengthening of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (FORMAPE). However, the Illegal Mining Observatory (OMI) has criticized the measure, suggesting it may act as a covert extension of the Reinfo without providing clear guarantees for environmental oversight or fiscalization by entities such as OEFA and Sunafil.

Separately, in Colombia, the Fifth Commission of the House of Representatives approved two legislative projects. One seeks to facilitate the formalization of subsistence and small-scale mining through a National Technical, Legal, and Social Assistance Program. The second aims to improve food traceability by creating the “Directo del Campo” National Registry for Fresh Food Marketers.

Entities

Colombia · House of Representatives of Colombia · Illegal Mining Observatory · Ministry of Energy and Mines · Peru

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Colombia's Fifth Commission of the House of Representatives approved projects for mining formalization. www.camara.gov.co
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Illegal Mining Observatory (OMI) argues the proposal is a covert extension of the Reinfo. diariocorreo.pe
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Colombia's House of Representatives approved the creation of the 'Directo del Campo' National Registry for Fresh Food Marketers. www.camara.gov.co
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The project includes the creation of the National Organism for the Strengthening of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (FORMAPE). diariocorreo.pe
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Colombia's approved mining project proposes a National Technical, Legal, and Social Assistance Program. www.camara.gov.co
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The proposed transition period for miners begins on January 1, 2027. diariocorreo.pe
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The MAPE Law proposes a consolidation regime allowing Reinfo-registered miners to operate until June 30, 2028. diariocorreo.pe

Sources

Código Minero está en su etapa final de redacción y prevén socializarlo con apoyo de brigadas parlamentarias [lavozdetarija.com]
- Cámara de representantes [www.camara.gov.co]
Ley MAPE permitirá a mineros inscritos en el Reinfo operar hasta junio de 2028 [diariocorreo.pe]
Perú pondrá fin al Reinfo en diciembre de 2026 y prepara un nuevo régimen para mineros [www.eloriente.com]