Colombia always had the potential to become a major mining jurisdiction but the mining sector is now completely frozen. There is a high level of uncertainty due to the governments push to reform the mining code, create a state mining company, and new a environmental decree.
Peru already has a project portfolio of 46 projects requiring investment of US$56.2bn. Peru is expecting investments of around US$5.2bn in mining construction this year and a little over US$6 billion for 2022.
It is important for international companies to understand how contracts and specific clauses are dealt with in each country they are operating in. We provide a practical guide to clauses in Peruvian contracts.
Brian Pajares, a leader in mining technological innovation, and the current Innovation Project Coordinator at Buenaventura, provides insight into existing opportunities in the Peruvian mining industry and new trends in technology.
Peru has become an attractive emerging market for foreign investors. Particularly for foreign companies providing technology or services to the mining or industrial sectors. It is important for companies to understand the local labour laws when hiring workers in Peru as there are some key differences to other countries.
Incorporating a local company is an important step for companies who are serious about servicing the Peruvian market. We provide practical tips and timelines to help companies make their incorporation more smooth.
Peru has a large project pipeline of mining projects totaling approx. USD$58bn and should be the focus market for mining suppliers due to the fact that the local miners are open to new technologies and it is still relatively open in terms of competition compared to Chile.
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