Minem: Peru generated more than US$871 million from mining investments in the first two months of 2026 l Latest

He Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) reported that, in the accumulated January-February, mining investment exceeded US$871 millionwhich represented an increase of 35.7% compared to the same period of the previous year, mainly driven by the infrastructure, mining equipment and exploration sectors.

At the territorial level, The investment was concentrated in Arequipa, Ica, Moquegua and Apurímac, which together represented 53.9% of the national totalconsolidating themselves as the main sources of dynamism of the sector in the country, according to figures from the Mining Statistical Bulletin (BEM) published by the General Directorate of Mining Promotion and Sustainability (DGPSM) of Minem.

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Regarding investment in the Infrastructure category, in February 2026 it reached US$150 million, registering an increase of 33.1% in relation to January 2026 and a growth of 140.5% compared to February 2025, marking dynamism in the execution of operational support works, as well as in the expansion and optimization of mining facilities.

Regarding investment in the Mining Equipment category, in February 2026 it recorded US$91 million, reaching a significant increase of 115.0% compared to February 2025, which reflects a marked intensification in the acquisition of equipment for both open pit and underground operations.

Regarding investment in the Exploration sector, the Minem reported that in February 2026 this amounted to US$52 million, registering a growth of 32.7% compared to February 2025, which reflects a greater intensification of exploratory activities at the national level.

Regarding investment in the Development and Preparation area, in February 2026 it reached US$72 million, registering an interannual growth of 68.1%, reflecting a sustained execution of tasks linked to the development and enabling of productive areas.

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While the investment in the Beneficiation Plant category amounted to US$71 million, in February 2026, registering a growth of 18.4% compared to the same month of 2025, evidencing a favorable performance in interannual terms.

Finally, investment in the Others category during February 2026 reached US$39 million, showing an increase of 26.4% compared to February 2025, which showed greater dynamism in the execution of complementary investments in the mining units.