, thus increasing 37.1%, the Energy and Mines Ministry (MEM) has informed.
For its part, privately-run National Society of Mining, Oil, and Energy (SNMPE) indicated
Ica region received US$236.1 million in the first quarter of
2019, thanks to the
construction of Mina Justa (Marcobre). Thus, it ranked first among national regions.
Furthermore, it reported this region registered an investment worth US$90.8 million in March this year, a 64.4% increase compared to the same month in
2018 (US$55.2 million).
Moreover, mining investments in Moquegua reached US$108.5 million in the third month of this year, thus posting a 236% expansion compared to the same month in 2018 (US$32.3 million).
Junin region takes the third position (US$130.1 million).
Production
Moreover, Cajamarca region was the
major producer of gold (2.7 tons), followed by La Libertad region (2.6 tons).
Regarding
zinc, Ancash region held the first position (38,000 FMT) followed by Junin and Pasco, with 22,000 FMT and 19,000, respectively.
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