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Peru economy shows mixed growth amid mining and port updates

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By mid-September 2026, Peru’s economic landscape presented mixed signals. While the economy grew by 3.56% in July, driven by commerce, construction, and services, other sectors faced significant challenges. The fishing sector experienced a 27.44% contraction due to the impact of El Niño on anchovy populations, and non-traditional exports to Hong Kong fell by 31.4%. The mining sector remains a primary driver of growth. Traditional exports, including copper, gold, and silver, rose by 13.2% in July. ~~In the Ica region, a 7.4% growth rate was bolstered by high iron extraction volumes in Marcona, despite declines in~~ Industry experts, including Víctor Gobitz of Buenaventura, suggest that copper ~~and silver production from certain operators. Nationally, twelve departments reported growth exceeding the 2.6% average, led by Lambayeque (9.6%)~~ mine expansions could mobilize between US$ 5 billion and ~~Ica (7.4%). In Arequipa, Metso announced a €25 million investment~~ US$ 6 billion annually. These expansions focus on scaling existing operations rather than greenfield projects to ~~double its service capacity by 2027.~~ maintain lower risk profiles. Peru’s copper project portfolio currently exceeds US$ 60 billion in identified projects. Additionally, Canadian company Xali Gold is refocusing resources on the Pico Machay gold project in the Huánuco region. Infrastructure investment continues through port concessions. ProInversión ~~has agreed to~~ reports increased private sector interest through contract amendments. This includes a US$ 700 million investment and a 30-year extension for the Port of Matarani, ~~while DP World has proposed~~ and a US$ 1.5 billion ~~addendum~~ proposal from DP World to expand its ~~pier. In Callao, expected addenda regarding mineral transport and hydrocarbon services, along with potential modifications from APM Terminals, may facilitate further investment~~ pier in ~~electrical transmission lines.~~ Callao. APM Terminals is also considering contract modifications to optimize terminals and expand logistical capacity. To enhance transparency, the Ministry of Economy and Finance has approved the 2026 International Financial Reporting ~~Standards (NIIF 18 and NIIF 19).~~ Standards. Regarding future outlooks, Credicorp Capital projects 3.2% growth for 2026, though it has raised its inflation forecast to 4.7%. Minister Elmer Cuba has advised a conservative 4% projection for 2027 due to ongoing climate threats.

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