reported that mining investments in Peru exceeded US$3.343 billion as of the third quarter of 2024, reflecting a positive growth of 2.7% compared to the same period in 2023 (US$3.256 billion).
Last September, mining investments in exploration, which is crucial for discovering new resources, amounted to US$53.2 million.
The cumulative investment from January to September 2024 reached US$392 million, a 26.6% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
Investment in mining equipment reached US$66 million, marking a 10.1% increase compared to August of this year.
The cumulative amount from January to September 2024 totaled US$602 million, a 26% growth compared to the same period in 2023.
Regarding infrastructure, investments in September 2024 amounted to US$103 million, an 8.5% increase compared to the previous month.
The beneficiation plant category registered investments worth US$104 million in September 2024, a 5.8% growth from the previous month.
In the development and preparation sector, investments reached US$60 million, marking a cumulative total of US$497 million as of the third quarter of 2024.