Lima, Oct. 21 (Andina).- The mining investment in Peru from January to August 2025 reached US$3.34 billion, 12.8% higher than the same period last year (US$2.96 billion), the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) reported today.
"This figure reflects investor confidence in the country's mining potential," the ministry emphasized.
The latest edition of the Mining Statistical Bulletin (BEM), prepared by the General Directorate of Mining Promotion and Sustainability of the Minem, states that, in August 2025, mining investments reached US$520 million.
Regarding Mining Equipment, cumulative investment through August 2025 amounted to US$583 million, reflecting a 5.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024. In August 2025 alone, this indicator registered a 36.6% increase compared to July.
The BEM also notes that in Exploration, the investment from January to August 2025 reached US$455 million, representing a 34.5% increase compared to the same period last year (US$338 million).
Regarding Infrastructure, cumulative investment through the eighth month of 2025 totaled US$791 million, representing a 24.2% increase compared to the same period last year (US$637 million).
In the Development and Preparation category, cumulative investment reached US$493 million, 5.3% higher than the same period in 2024 (US$468 million).
In the Processing Plant category, cumulative investment through August 2025 totaled US$683 million, representing a 5.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024 (US$649 million).
Finally, in the Other category (dam construction, resettlement, intangibles, land purchases, etc.), cumulative investment totaled US$339 million, an increase of 6.8% compared to the same period in 2024 (US$317 million). Meanwhile, in August 2025, it increased by 4.7% compared to July.
At the departmental level, by the end of August 2025, Moquegua is the main destination for mining investment in the country, with US$474 million, equivalent to 14.2% of the national total. It is followed by Arequipa with US$434 million (13.0%) and Apurímac with US$358 million (10.7%), respectively.
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Published: 10/21/2025