reported that national metallic mining production posted positive performance across seven of the eight main metals in January 2026, recording increases compared to January 2025.
According to the government agency, higher output was recorded in zinc (14.7%), silver (4.5%), tin (4%), gold (3.8%), copper (3%), lead (2.3%), and iron (1.2%), reflecting continued production momentum in the sector.
According to Minem's Mining Statistical Bulletin (BEM), prepared by the Directorate General of Mining Promotion and Sustainability (DGPSM), Cajamarca remained the region producing the highest gold volume, accounting for 29.8% of the total.
It was followed by La Libertad (22.9%) and Arequipa (21.7%). Notably, these three regions together account for 74.3% of national gold production, according to Minem.
Regarding copper, at the regional level, Ancash remained the leading producer of the red metal, accounting for 17.3% of the total.
Moquegua ranked second with 16.5% of the total, followed by Apurimac and Arequipa in third and fourth place, accounting for 16.4% and 14.5%, respectively.
In particular, copper production reached 226,256 metric tons of fine copper, consolidating its year-on-year growth and reaffirming its role as Peru's leading mining product.
Meanwhile, lead production rose 2.3%, while iron output recorded a 1.2% increase compared to January 2025.