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South American mining regulatory and environmental updates

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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 July 2026. However, significant environmental risks persist, including S/ 314 million in fines for Compañía Minera Poderosa and a tailings dam collapse at the AFC-20 unit in Puno, which has raised alarms regarding water contamination in the Ramis River basin. Regulatory and structural reforms are accelerating in Peru. Minister of Energy and Mines Guillermo Shinno is advancing the ‘Ley Mape’ law for artisanal and small-scale mining, with a new proposal expected to be submitted to Congress by October 15. This law aims to create a simplified formalization process for approximately 31,500 miners currently registered under Reinfo, which is scheduled to close on December 31, 2026. Shinno has suggested the current registry must reach a “point of finality” or “point of no return” to better distinguish legitimate miners from illegal actors. The Reinfo registry faces legal challenges, including an unconstitutionality lawsuit filed by the Loreto Bar Association in September 2026, while the National Confederation of Small Mining and Artisanal Mining of Peru (Confemin) is requesting a four-year extension. To streamline operations, the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) is preparing an administrative reform to simplify or eliminate 27 of 96 identified permits and procedures. This initiative targets a $64 billion mining project portfolio and aims to increase annual copper production by one million tons within five to six years. years, moving beyond the current plateau of 2.5 to 2.7 million tons. In the southern region, Camino Minerals has received environmental approval to expand its Costa de Cobre exploration area by 94%. Meanwhile, the Institute of Mining Engineers of Peru (IIMP) has warned that proposed modifications to mining royalties and special taxes require technical analysis 94%, increasing its area to protect national competitiveness 11,671.9 hectares and investment stability. enabling additional drilling capacity.

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