The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) announced on March 25 that mining investment in January 2026 reached US$398 million, marking an increase of 8.9% compared to the same month the previous year. This growth was driven by significant activity in the infrastructure and exploration sectors.
The report highlights that nearly half of the total national mining investment was concentrated in Arequipa, Moquegua, Ica, and Apurímac. These regions accounted for approximately 49.6% of overall investments according to data from the Statistical Mining Bulletin published monthly by MINEM’s Directorate General for Mining Promotion and Sustainability.
Investment in infrastructure totaled US$112 million for January, reflecting an increase of 83.3% over January 2025. The ministry said this growth resulted from projects aimed at strengthening facilities, expanding operational capacity, and improving support systems at various mining units across Peru.
Exploration investments amounted to US$52 million, up by 32.9% compared to the previous year. The ministry attributed this rise mainly to progress in drilling campaigns and geological studies at “CMZ 3” and “CMZ 4” administrative economic units within the Zafranal project.
Other areas also saw changes: development and preparation received US$70 million—a rise of 1.5%—while equipment investment fell by 19.5%, totaling US$48 million compared to January last year. Investment in beneficiation plants reached US$75 million but showed a slight decrease of 4.8%. According to MINEM, these figures reflect strong momentum within Peru’s mining sector as well as continued investor confidence that is expected to drive further economic growth, job creation, and benefits for millions across the country.
