Ministry of Energy and Mines

Peru mining and infrastructure: Investment and trade growth

50 clusters · 167 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Peru mining exports surge 45.6% in 2026

By late 2026, Peru’s economic trajectory remained heavily influenced by a robust mining sector and expanding infrastructure investment. Mining exports demonstrated significant strength, with a 45.6% increase between Janu

Peru energy sector infrastructure and mining regulation

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Peru Minister proposes energy solutions for Iquitos and new mining law

Peru’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Guillermo Shinno, has overseen several initiatives to expand the national energy matrix. In the Moquegua region, the Intipampa Solar Expansion was inaugurated, adding 51 MW to the fac

Expanding illegal mining and organized crime in Peru

62 clusters · 116 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Peru faces challenges with illegal mining and gold traceability

Peruvian security forces continue to combat organized crime, extortion, and illegal mining. Operations have targeted various networks, including “Los Goteros del Norte” in Sullana and “Los Fríos de Parcona” in Ica. While

Peru small-scale mining formalization reforms

9 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Peru Congress debates extension of mining formalization registry

The Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) has presented the Small-scale and Artisanal Mining Law (Ley MAPE) to Congress. This legislation aims to replace the Integral Mining Formalization Registry (Reinfo), which

Peruvian mining sector challenges

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Peru launches digital single window to accelerate mining permits

The Peruvian mining sector continues to navigate structural challenges regarding investment timelines, administrative bureaucracy, and workforce demographics. Recent reports from the Peruvian Institute of Economy (IPE)

Peru energy resource and alternative fuel development

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Gas infrastructure projects advance in Venezuela and Peru

Discussions regarding Peru’s energy landscape have focused on the potential of natural gas and emerging alternative fuels to enhance industrial efficiency and national energy security. At the Perú Energía Norte 2026 foru

South American mining regulatory and investment updates

20 clusters · 112 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Peru to host symposium on 6,000 mining environmental liabilities

Environmental and social management remains a central focus for South American mining. In Peru, Anglo American’s Quellaveco copper mine reported zero social conflicts for 2026 and earned The Copper Mark certification in

Geological heritage management in Cuba

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: UNESCO recommends Viñales for Global Geoparks Network

Efforts to manage and recognize Cuba’s geological heritage have focused on both the Guamuhaya National Geopark and the Viñales Valley. In the Guamuhaya National Geopark, authorities and experts are advancing integrated

PLD continues territorial reorganization and expansion

16 clusters · 97 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Dominican Liberation Party expands local presence in Salcedo and Puñal

Following the suspension of its internal consultation due to technological failures, the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) has accelerated its nationwide territorial reorganization to prepare for the 2028 elections. Secre

Hydrocarbon production developments in Peru

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Latin America Energy & Technology plans production increases in Piura

Energy companies are advancing hydrocarbon exploitation projects in Peru. Colombian Green Energy has signed a 30-year license agreement with Perupetro for Lote 206 in Talara. The mandatory work program for the first deca

Cuba daylight saving time extension

3 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Cuba maintains daylight saving time, creating time difference with Miami

The Cuban Ministries of Energy and Mines and Labor and Social Security have announced that daylight saving time will be maintained until November 7, 2027. This measure prevents clocks from being set back on November 1 as

Ecuador energy crisis and industrial rationing

17 clusters · 102 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Ecuador to implement four-day power outages for 185 major industries

Ecuador continues to navigate a precarious energy landscape driven by climate-related vulnerabilities, specifically low water levels in the Mazar reservoir and the El Niño phenomenon. To manage the shortage, the governme

Energy and utility instability in Caribbean and South Am

24 clusters · 253 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Cuba faces severe electricity crisis with prolonged blackouts

Regional energy stability remains under pressure across the Caribbean and South America due to fuel shortages, infrastructure issues, and environmental factors. In Cuba, the energy crisis has intensified, with widespread

Cuenca economic indicators

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Cuenca housing sales reach levels not seen since 2008

The province of Cuenca, Spain, is experiencing divergent economic trends. Exports have declined for 14 consecutive months, with a 21.4% decrease recorded between January and August 2026 compared to the previous year. Thi

Ecuador and Peru economic developments

18 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Ecuador reports economic growth and record reserves in 2026

The economic landscapes in Ecuador and Peru continue to evolve through sector-specific growth and structural reforms. In Peru, the government is accelerating its $64 billion mining pipeline by implementing regulatory ref

Latin American electricity sector reforms and challenges

15 clusters · 106 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic electricity sector faces calls for audit and reform

Latin American nations are addressing financial and structural challenges within their electricity sectors. In Colombia, the government has allocated 1.5 trillion pesos to stabilize the sector, including an initial 300,0

Environmental management and remediation in Peru and DR

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: OEFA conducts inspections of environmental infrastructure in Peru

In the Dominican Republic, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and the Emergency Operations Center are coordinating to improve responses to environmental emergencies. Efforts include updating the National F

Chilean mining: investment surge amid production crisis

19 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Codelco dismisses eight executives over production record irregularities

The Chilean mining industry is undergoing a technological and human capital transformation driven by declining mineral grades and rising global demand for copper and lithium. While the sector remains a dominant economic

Peru energy sector regulatory challenges

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Peru Ministry of Energy and Mines proposes phased environmental certification for electric projects

Energy investment in northern Peru has faced significant hurdles due to regulatory delays and insufficient reforms. Industry experts have noted that while the generation and transmission sectors have undergone reforms, e

Dominican Republic resource and infrastructure management

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic mining sector grows 17.9% in September

Discussions regarding the management of natural resources and large-scale infrastructure in the Dominican Republic have highlighted tensions between economic development and local interests. Concerns have been raised re

Montenegro energy and infrastructure development

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Montenegro advances energy and economic development through international partnerships

Montenegro is advancing several EU-funded initiatives focused on energy transition and infrastructure development. The government is working to establish its first National Policy Framework for alternative fuel infrastru

Dominican Republic energy transition and security

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic targets energy loss reduction through digitalization

The Dominican Republic is pursuing various initiatives to modernize its energy sector and reduce dependence on imported fuels. The government has initiated processes to expand energy storage and electrical generation ca

Cuba water, waste, and electricity infrastructure crisis

17 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Cuba faces severe water shortages affecting millions

The systemic infrastructure and sanitation crisis in Cuba has expanded to include severe water contamination, urban decay, and widespread social unrest. In Havana, the instability of basic utilities has triggered demonst

Cuba implements economic reforms amid systemic crisis

8 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel calls for agile social support

Cuba is accelerating economic reforms to address a prolonged crisis characterized by shortages of food, medicine, and electricity. The government has moved to implement 176 approved social and economic transformations, a

Peru small-scale and artisanal mining census

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Peru allocates S/ 38.1 million for small-scale mining census

Peru is preparing to conduct its first National Census of Small-Scale and Artisanal Mining to address significant data gaps in the sector. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Energy and Mines

Solar energy regulatory developments in Spain and Cuba

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Cuba specialists clarify solar panel installation discussions

In Spain, the Valencian Community has approved new instructions to accelerate administrative processes for solar panel and electrical installations. Regional Minister Vicente Martínez Mus stated the goal is to reduce pro

San Juan electrical infrastructure development

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: San Juan electrical grid investment reaches 83% execution

In the Dominican Republic, Governor Ana María Castillo announced the completion of an electrification project in the Las Zanjas municipal district. Managed by the Ministry of Energy and Mines, the project utilized over 1

Electricity and natural gas developments in South America

12 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Peru moves to expand natural gas coverage in southern regions

In October 2026, Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) announced strategies to expand natural gas coverage across the country’s southern and central regions. Vice Minister of Hydrocarbons Iris Cárdenas Pino detaile

Dominican Republic larimar production and artisanal sector

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Fundarte warns of crisis facing Dominican artisanal sector

The Dominican Republic is navigating economic and structural challenges regarding the production and commercialization of its semi-precious stones, specifically larimar. In September 2026, the government expressed inten

Environmental incidents and litigation in South America

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Environmental legal actions advance against oil activities in Peru and Argentina

Environmental incidents and legal challenges involving hydrocarbon activities have emerged in Argentina and Peru. In Argentina, regulatory and judicial actions have targeted several companies. In Chubut, the provincial