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PERU´S 2018 MINE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS PORTFOLIO
Edition: October | 31st | 2018
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SYMBOLOGY AND ABBREVIATIONS
Weights and measurements Minerals tn Metric ton Ag Silver
Kt Thousands of tons Au Gold
Mt Million metric tons Cu Copper
oz Ounce troy (31.1035 g) Fe Iron
Koz Thousands of troy ounces Mo Molybdenum
Moz Million troy ounces Pb Lead
lb Pound Zn Zinc
Klb Thousands of pounds Sn Tin
Mlb Million pounds U Uranium
m Meter Li Lithium
km Kilometer P2O5 Phosphorus oxide (V)
TMF Fine metric tons U3O8 Triuranium Octaoxide
Geographical abbreviations Production masl Meters above sea level g/t Grams per ton
oz/t Ounces per ton
Currency ppm Parts per million
US$ United States dollars MT/day Metric tons per day
MMUS$ Million United States dollars MT/year Metric tons per year
Power and Energy
Corporations
MW Megawatts Inc. Incorporated
MWA Annual Megawatts Int. International
MVA Megavolt amperes Ltda. Limitada
Ltd. Limited
S.A. Limited Company
Metallurgical processes S.A.A. Open Stock Corporation
SX Solvent extraction S.R.L. Limited Liability Company
EW Electrowinning S.A.C. Closed Stock Corporation
Co. Company
Stock Exchange
Lp. Limited Partner
NYSE New York Stock Exchange Corp. Corporation
LSE London Stock Exchange
S.A.B de C.V.
Variable Stock Corporation
TSX Toronto Stock Exchange Entities Environmental Management Instruments
SENACE National Service of Environmental Certification for Sustainable Investments
IGA Environmental Management Instrument
MINEM Ministry of Energy and Mines SUNAT
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EIAd Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment
Reserves and Resources
EIAsd Semi-detailed Environmental Impact Assessment
(P&P) Proven and Probable ITS Sustainability Technical Report
(M&I) Measured and indicated EIAm Modified Environmental Impact Assessment
EIAdm
Detailed Modified Environmental Impact Assessment
EIAsd
Semi detailed Modified Environmental Impact Assessment
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mining has played a significant role in the country's economic growth in recent years. In
2017, it represented 9.9% of the national GDP, 8.6% of the revenues collected by the
national tax agency SUNAT and 61.8% of the total value of national exports. Evidently,
mining investments play a vital role in the Peruvian economy; therefore, the exploration of
mineral resources and the construction of new projects are encouraged, as the prosperity
of the industry will in hand contribute to the country’s development. Consequently, it is
essential for Peru to have a vision about the potential projects that will contribute to the
development of this activity in the coming years.
This Second Edition of the 2018 Mine Construction Project Portfolio consists of 48 projects,
with a global investment amount of US$ 59,134 billion, registering an increase of US$ 627
million compared to the previous edition.
The increase is due to the incorporation of two new projects, as well as investment
adjustments made by mining companies. Likewise, two mining projects found in the First
Edition were not considered in this edition as they completed the construction phase during
the current year: Ampliacion Marcona (US$ 1,100 billion) and Ampliacion Shahuindo (US$
109 million).
It is worth mentioning that at the end of 2017, US$ 3,780 billion had already been executed
in the development of the 48 projects, leaving US$ 55,354 billion to be invested in the coming
years.
Out of the 48 projects in the portfolio, seven are under construction and it is expected that
one will complete this stage by the end of this year (Ampliacion Toquepala). Six of the
projects began construction in 2018, committing US$ 8,880 billion. Additionally, it is
expected that six projects will begin construction in 2019.
Finally, 24 projects still have no scheduled start date due to factors associated with the
development process of the projects (EIAs and Feasibility Studies in process, additional
explorations, design changes, land acquisition, search for financing or interruption due to
social conflicts).
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INDEX
SYMBOLOGY AND ABBREVIATIONS ………………………………………. 2
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ………………………………………………………... 3
INDEX ……………………………………………………………………………… 4
I. INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………… 5
II. MINE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PORTFOLIO …………………. 6
2.1. Start of construction of the projects …………………………………… 8
2.2. Investments according to project location …………………………….. 9
2.3. Investments according to the country of origin of the main investor .. 10
2.4. Investments according to the type of project …………………………. 11
2.5. Investments according to the stage of progress of the project ……... 13
2.6. Investments according to the type of mine …………………………… 14
2.7. Investments according to the status of the Environmental Impact Assessment …………………………………... 15
2.8. Investments according to the ore to be extracted ……………………. 16
III. ANNUAL INVESTMENT PROJECTION ……………………………… 17
3.1. Investments executed until 2017 ……………………………………….. 17
3.2. 2018-2021 Investment projections …………………………………….. 18
3.3. Investment projection after 2021 ……………………………………….. 19
IV. CHANGES RECORDED IN THE PORTFOLIO ……………………… 19
ANNEX 1: METHODOLOGY …………………………………………………… 21
ANNEX 2: Technical specifications of the projects …………………………. 23
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I. INTRODUCTION
The General Department of Mining Promotion and Sustainability is pleased to present
the update of the Mine Construction Projects Portfolio with 48 projects and investments
amounting to US$ 59,134 billion. These investments include greenfield (new mines),
brownfield (existing mines) and tailings reuse projects.
In this publication, an analysis of the investments will be made according to the project’s
main characteristics, in order to present an estimated projection of the investments in
the coming years and explain the variations compared to the Portfolio’s first edition
published in March 2018.
In addition, technical specifications have been prepared for each project, detailing
general data, location, investment, technical components, as well as the description of
the current situation, among others.
Section II provides information about the mining construction projects portfolio according
to the year operations began, location, investor’s nationality, stage of progress, type of
mine, type of ore to be extracted, among others.
Meanwhile, Section III presents the annualized projection of investments in three
periods: investments executed until 2018, investments to be executed between 2018
and 2021, and investments to be executed after 2021.
Then, Section IV describes the main changes that were registered compared to the first
edition of the 2018 Portfolio. Finally, the Annexes present the methodological aspects
and the technical specifications of the projects.
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II. MINE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS PORTFOLIO
The Mine Construction Projects Portfolio consists of 48 projects, whose total global
investments amount to US$ 59,134 billion. This portfolio includes those projects focused
on greenfield (new mines), brownfield (existing mines) and tailings reuse projects.
Additionally, these projects meet three requirements:
i. Investment (CAPEX) greater than US$ 70 million
ii. Start of operation or start-up in the next 10 years
iii. Have their pre-feasibility studies prepared or in progress
Out of the 48 projects, seven are in the construction phase, with total global investments
at around US$ 10,135 billion; five in the detailed engineering phase, with investments at
US$ 4,935 billion, 14 in the feasibility phase, with US$ 14,626 billion, and the remaining
22 are in pre-feasibility, with US$ 29,439 billion.
When categorized by mine type, there are 32 open-pit projects, eight underground
mining operations and five combined operations (open and underground). In addition,
there are three projects, one of which corresponds to the construction of a new
beneficiation plant for the treatment of tailings, that have not been defined yet.
According to the status of its Environmental Management Instrument (EMI) for
preparation, development, construction and/or exploitation activities, there are 22
projects that have a Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA), six are under
development, one is under evaluation and 19 are still pending preparation.
The classification according to the mineral to be extracted indicates that 27 of the
projects are copper, representing 71% of the investments. Secondly, there are seven
gold projects with a 12% share of investments. Among other main minerals to be
exploited there are iron, phosphate, zinc, silver, lithium and tin projects.
Table 1 presents a summary of the main details of the portfolio projects:
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Table 1: Mine Construction Projects Portfolio (31.10.2018)
Start of construction
Start of operations
Project Operator Region Main ore Progress Total
investment (US$ million)
In c
onstr
uction
2018 Ampliacion Toquepala Southern Peru Copper Corporation, Sucursal del Peru
Tacna Copper Construction 1,255
2019 Quecher Main Minera Yanacocha S.R.L. Cajamarca Gold Construction 300
2019 Relaves B2 San Rafael Minsur S.A. Puno Tin Construction 200
2020 Ampliacion Toromocho Minera Chinalco Peru S.A. Junin Copper Construction 1,355
2020 Ariana Ariana Operaciones Mineras S.A.C Junin Copper Construction 125
2020 Mina Justa Marcobre S.A.C. Ica Copper Construction 1,600
2022 Quellaveco Anglo American Quellaveco S.A. Moquegua Copper Construction 5,300
2019
2020 Ampliacion Santa Maria Compañia Minera Poderosa S.A. La Libertad Gold Detail engineering 110
2021 Optimizacion Lagunas Norte Minera Barrick Misquichilca S.A. La Libertad Gold Detail engineering 640
2022 Ampliacion Pachapaqui ICM Pachapaqui S.A.C. Ancash Zinc Feasibility 117
2022 Corani Bear Creek Mining S.A.C. Puno Silver Detail engineering 585
2022 Integracion Coroccohuayco Compañia Minera Antapaccay S.A. Cusco Copper Feasibility 590
2022 Tia Maria Southern Peru Copper Corporation, Sucursal del Peru
Arequipa Copper Detail engineering 1,400
2020
2023 Pampa de Pongo Jinzhao Mining Peru S.A. Arequipa Iron Detail engineering 2,200
2023 Yanacocha Sulfuros Minera Yanacocha S.R.L. Cajamarca Copper Pre-Feasibility 2,100
2023 Zafranal Compañia Minera Zafranal S.A.C. Arequipa Copper Feasibility 1,157
2021
2023 Anubia Anubia S.A.C. Apurimac Copper Pre-Feasibility 90
2023 Los Chancas Southern Peru Copper Corporation, Sucursal del Peru
Apurimac Copper Pre-Feasibility 2,800
2023 Quicay II Corporacion Minera Centauro S.A.C. Pasco Gold Pre-Feasibility 400
2023 San Gabriel (Ex Chucapaca) Compañia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. Moquegua Gold Pre-Feasibility 431
2024 Fosfatos Pacifico Fosfatos del Pacifico S.A. Piura Phosphate Feasibility 831
2024 Haquira Minera Antares Peru S.A.C. Apurimac Copper Pre-Feasibility 1,860
2022
2023 Magistral Nexa Resources Peru. S.A.A. Ancash Copper Feasibility 480
2025 Michiquillay Southern Peru Copper Corporation, Sucursal del Peru
Cajamarca Copper Pre-Feasibility 2,500
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Ampliacion Bayovar Compañia Minera Miski Mayo S.R.L. Piura Phosphate Feasibility 300
Antilla Panoro Apurimac S.A. Apurimac Copper Pre-Feasibility 250
AZOD (Accha y Yanque) Exploraciones Collasuyo S.A.C. Cusco Zinc Pre-Feasibility 346
Bayovar 12 Juan Paulo Quay S.A.C Piura Phosphate Pre-Feasibility 168
Cañariaco (Norte) Cañariaco Copper Peru S.A. Lambayeque Copper Feasibility 1,600
Cañón Florida (Ex Bongará) Nexa Resources Peru. S.A.A. Amazonas Zinc Feasibility 214
Conga Minera Yanacocha S.R.L. Cajamarca Gold Feasibility 4,800
Cotabambas Panoro Apurimac S.A. Apurimac Copper Pre-Feasibility 1,533
Don Javier Junefield Group S.A. Arequipa Copper Pre-Feasibility 600
El Galeno Lumina Copper S.A.C. Cajamarca Copper Pre-Feasibility 3,500
El Padrino e Hilarión Nexa Resources Peru. S.A.A. Ancash Zinc Feasibility 470
Fosfatos Mantaro Mantaro Peru S.A.C. Junin Phosphate Pre-Feasibility 850
Hierro Apurimac Apurimac Ferrum S.A. Apurimac Iron Pre-Feasibility 2,900
La Granja Rio Tinto Minera Peru Limitada S.A.C. Cajamarca Copper Pre-Feasibility 5,000
Los Calatos Minera Hampton Peru S.A.C Moquegua Copper Pre-Feasibility 655
Macusani Macusani Yellowcake S.A.C. Puno Lithium Pre-Feasibility 800
Ollachea Minera Kuri Kullu S.A. Puno Gold Feasibility 178
Pukaqaqa Nexa Resources Peru. S.A.A. Huancavelica Copper Pre-Feasibility 706
Quechua Compañia Minera Quechua S.A. Cusco Copper Feasibility 1,290
Racaycocha Sur Minera Peñoles de Peru S.A. Ancash Copper Pre-Feasibility 1,000
Rio Blanco Rio Blanco Copper S.A. Piura Copper Feasibility 2,500
Rondoni Compañia Minera Vichaycocha S.A. Huánuco Copper Pre-Feasibility 250
San Luis Reliant Ventures S.A.C. Ancash Silver Feasibility 100
Trapiche El Molle Verde S.A.C. Apurimac Copper Pre-Feasibility 700
TOTAL (48 projects) 59,134
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2.1. BEGINNING OF PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION
Currently, there are seven mining projects in the construction phase, which accounts to a
global investment of US$ 10,135 billion. Out of these projects, the most noteworthy projects
are Ampliacion Toquepala, which is estimated to begin operations at the end of this year,
and Quellaveco, with the largest investment amount at US$ 5,300 billion.
In 2019, it is estimated that the Corani project will start construction, with an investment of
US$ 585 million. Additionally, the start of construction of four brownfield projects is expected
for an investment equivalent to US$ 1,456 billion. These projects are: Optimizacion Lagunas
Norte, Integracion Coroccohuayco and Ampliacion Pachapaqui, whilst it is expected that the
Tia Maria project will start construction in this period after obtaining the corresponding
construction permit.
By 2020, it is expected that the Yanacocha Sulfuros, Zafranal and Pampa de Pongo projects
will commence construction, committing a joint investment of US$ 5,457 billion.
Also six projects would begin construction in 2021 for a total amount of US$ 6,412 billion.
These are: Los Chancas, Anubia, Quicay II, San Gabriel, Pacific Phosphates and Haquira.
Ampliacion Santa Maria
• Optimizacion Lagunas Norte
• Corani
• Integracion Coroccohuayco
• Ampliacion Pachapaqui
• Tia Maria
US$ 10,135 billion
US$ 3,441 billion
US$ 6,412 billion
2018 2020 2021
• Ampliacion Toquepala
• Quecher Main
• Relaves B2 San Rafael
• Ampliacion Toromocho
• Ariana
• Mina Justa
• Quellaveco
• Yanacocha Sulfuros
• Zafranal
• Pampa de Pongo
• Los Chancas
• Anubia
• Quicay II
• San Gabriel
• Fosfatos Pacifico
• Haquira
2019
US$ 5,457 billion
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2.2. INVESTMENTS ACCORDING TO PROJECT LOCATION
Similar to this year’s Mine Construction Projects Portfolio’s First Edition, mining projects are located
in 17 regions nationwide. Cajamarca is positioned as the region with the largest share of the global
amount of investments, representing 30.8% (US$ 18.2 billion), with a total of six projects. Among
them, Quecher Main stands out since it began construction in the first quarter of 2018 and is expected
to end in 2019.
Apurimac is located in second place, with investments amounting to US$ 10,133 million. It should be
noted that this region hosts seven projects, becoming the region with most projects selected in the
Portfolio. Hierro Apurimac (US$ 2,900 billion) and Los Chancas (US$ 2,800 billion), to be developed
in the Andahuaylas and Aymaraes provinces, respectively, stand out for their investment amounts.
In Moquegua, there are three projects that together reach US$ 6,386 billion, representing 10.8% of
the total investment in the Portfolio, where the Quellaveco project alone has an investment of US$
5,300 billion.
Graph 02: Investment in mine construction projects according to their location
US$ 750 billion 2 project
US$ 3,799 billion 4 projects
US$ 1,600 billion 1 project
US$ 2,167 billion 5 project
US$ 1,600 billion 1 project
US$ 5,357 billion 4 projects
US$ 706 million 1 project
US$ 18,200 billion 6 projects
30.8%
6.4%
3.7%
2.7%
9.1%
1.2%
2.7%
1.3%
US$ 214 million 1 project
US$ 10,133 billion 7 projects
US$ 2,330 billion 3 projects
US$ 400 million 1 project
US$ 1,763 billion 4 projects
US$ 2,226 billion 3 projects
US$ 250 million 1 project
US$ 1,255 billion 1 project
US$ 6,386 billion 3 projects
0.4%
3.9%
0.7%
3.8%
17.1%
2.1%
10.8%
3.0%
0.4%
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Arequipa and Piura regions concentrate four projects each, with an investment of US$ 5,357
billion and US$3,799 billion respectively, representing a combined 15.5% share. Among
these, the Pampa de Pongo project (US$ 2,200 billion), in the province of Caraveli, Arequipa,
is in the detailed engineering phase; whilst Bayovar 12 is a new project considered in this
edition of the Portfolio with an investment of US$ 167.7 million to be executed in the Sechura
province, in the north of the country.
Among the regions with a share of more than 3% of investments are Junin (US$ 2,330
billion), Cusco (US$ 2,226 billion), Ancash (US$ 2,167 billion), and Puno (US$ 1,763 billion).
In this group, within those projects which began construction in 2018, Ampliacion
Toromocho, Ariana and Relaves 2 San Rafael projects stand out, committing US$ 1,680
billion.
The Ica region, with the Mina Justa project (US$ 1,600 billion), the Lambayeque region, with
Cañariaco Norte project (US$ 1,600 billion) and the Tacna region, with Ampliacion
Toquepala project (US$ 1,255 billion), have more than 2% of the global investment.
Finally, the regions of La Libertad, Huancavelica, Pasco, Huanuco and Amazonas represent
5% of the total investment in the Portfolio. The Pukaqaqa project stands out with an amount
of US$ 2,320 billion.
2.3. INVESTMENTS CONSIDERING
THE ORIGINAL INVESTORS´ COUNTRY
The origin of the investments of the Mine Construction Project Portfolio comes from 11
countries across four continents. In this Edition, the United Kingdom displaces China from
the top position, due to the completion of the Ampliacion Marcona (US$ 1,100 billion), so
the former project is no longer considered in this update. British investments represent
20.2% of investments in the Portfolio with five projects amounting to US$ 11,930 billion,
where Anglo American plc and Rio Tinto plc stand out.
The investments coming from China amount to US$ 10,155 billion from a total of five
projects. Zhongrong Xinda Group Co. Ltd. owns 100% of the Pampa de Pongo project that
is in the detail engineering stage, while Aluminum Corporation of China Overseas Holdings
Limited is financing AmpliacionToromocho that began construction in June of this year.
In third place, with a 15.3% share, Canada has the largest number of Portfolio projects
according to the origin of the investments, among which are Haquira from First Quantum
Minerals Ltd. (US$ 1,860 billion), Cañariaco (Norte) of Candente Copper Corp. (US$ 1,600
billion) and Cotabambas of Panoro Minerals Ltd. (US$ 1,533 billion).
On the other hand, Mexican investments constitute 15.1% of the Portfolio. Of the five
projects with investments of Mexican origin, four of them belong to Grupo Mexico S.A.B. of
C.V whose operator in Peru is Southern Peru Copper Corporation, Peruvian Branch.
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Graph 03: Investment in mine construction projects according to the country of
origin of the main investor
12.7% of the investment comes from the United States, equivalent to US$ 7.5 billion, in
which Newmont Mining Corporation has a stake in three of the four projects. In the case of
national investments, Breca Group is of special importance as it participates in the Mina
Justa project and owns the entire shareholding of the Relaves B2 San Rafael project.
Australia and Brazil together have 8.4% of investments. Australia's Strike Resources Limited
stands out for its Hierro Apurimac project (US$ 2,900 billion) and Brazil's Nexa Resources
participates in all four projects with Brazilian capital. Finally, investments from Japan,
Switzerland and Korea amount to US$ 2,247 billion.
2.4. INVESTMENTS ACCORDING TO THE TYPE OF
PROJECT
According to the type of project, they can be classified as either greenfield, which includes
tailings reuse, and brownfield projects. Greenfield projects usually refer to new mine projects
while brownfield projects are divided into expansion projects and replacement projects.
On one hand, 89% of the investments correspond to greenfield projects. In the Portfolio, 38
new mining projects are registered with an investment of US$ 52,368 billion, which
represents 88%. According to investment amount, projects such as: Quellaveco (US$ 5,300
CHINA 17.2%
US$ 10,155 billion 5 projects
PERU 7.4%
US$ 4,362 billion 8 projects
MEXICO 15.1%
US$ 8,955 billion 5 projects
USA 12.7%
US$ 7,500 billion 4 projects
CANADA 15.3%
US$ 9,038 billion 11 projects
AUSTRALIA 5.2%
US$ 3,078 billion 2 projects
BRAZIL 3.2%
US$ 1,870 billion 4 projects
JAPAN 2.2%
US$ 1,290 billion 1 project
KOREA 0.2%
US$ 117 million 1 project
SWITZERLAND 1.4%
US$ 840 million 2 projects
UNITED KINGDOM 20.2%
US$ 11,930 billion 5 projects
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billion), La Granja (US$ 5,000 billion) and Conga (US$ 4,800 billion) stand out. On the other
hand, there is only one tailings reuse project, Relaves B2 San Rafael with US$ 200 million.
Regarding the brownfield projects, they represent the remaining 11% of the global
investment with 9 projects. The five expansion projects amount US$ 3,137 billion, among
them are: Ampliacion Toquepala project (US$ 1,255 billion) close to completing its
construction work and Ampliacion Toromocho project (US$ 1,355 billion) both began
construction in June 2018 with an estimated start date of operation in 2020.
As for the replacement projects, there are four with an investment of US$ 3,630 billion.
Yanacocha Sulfuros and Quecher Main, both projects undertaken by Minera Yanacocha
S.R.L amounting up to US$ 2,400 billion and will be developed in the footprint of the current
Yanacocha mining unit in Cajamarca. While, Optimizacion Lagunas Norte (US$ 639.8
million) is a project of technological optimization and Integracion Coroccohuayco whose
official name is "Antapaccay Project, Ampliacion Tintaya, Integracion Coroccohuayco"
seeks to increase the useful life of the Tintaya unit.
Graph 04: Investment in mine construction projects according to the type of project
NEW PROJECTS EXPANSION REPLACEMENT
REUTILIZATION PROJECTS
US$ 59,134 billon
48 projects
89% 11%
• Ariana • Mina Justa • Quellaveco • Corani • Anubia • Zafranal • Pampa de Pongo • Los Chancas • Quicay II • San Gabriel • Fosfatos Pacifico • Haquira • Magistral • Michiquillay • Pukaqaqa • Trapiche • Antilla • AZOD (Accha and
Yanque) • Bayovar 12
• Tia Maria • Cañariaco (Norte) • Cañón Florida • Conga • Cotabambas • Don Javier • El Galeno • El Padrino and
Hilarion • Fosfatos Mantaro • Hierro Apurimac • La Granja • Los Calatos • Macusani • Ollachea • Quechua • Racaycocha Sur • Rio Blanco • Rondoni • San Luis
• Ampliacion Toquepala • Ampliacion Toromocho • Ampliacion Santa Maria • Ampliacion Pachapaqui • Ampliacion Bayovar
• Quecher Main • Optimizacion Lagunas
Norte • Integracion Coroccohuayco • Yanacocha Sulfuros
• Relaves B2 San Rafael
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2.5. INVESTMENTS ACCORDING
TO THE PROJECT PROGRESS STAGE
According to the progress, seven projects are under construction. Ampliacion Toquepala plans to
complete this stage in November 2018. As for the remaining six projects, construction has begun this
year, so the closest construction goal, after the Ampliacion Toquepala project, is from the Quecher
Main project (US$ 300 million) and Relaves B2 San Rafael (US$ 200 million), scheduled for 2019.
It is noteworthy that in the First Edition of the 2018 Portfolio, the start of operation of three projects
was planned, among which was Ampliacion Toquepala, the other two projects, Ampliacion Marcona
(US$ 1,100 billion) and Ampliacion Shahuindo (US$ 109 million) completed their construction during
the defined period, so they are no longer considered in the update.
Graph 05: Investment in mine construction projects according to their progress
8% 17%
Pre-feasibility Feasibility Detailed engineering Construction
• Ampliacion Santa Maria • Optimizacion Lagunas
Norte • Corani • Pampa de Pongo • Tia Maria
• Ampliacion Toquepala • Quecher Main • Relaves B2 San Rafael • Ampliacion
Toromocho • Ariana • Mina Justa • Quellaveco
50%
• Ampliacion Pachapaqui • Integracion
Coroccohuayco • Zafranal • Fosfatos Pacifico • Magistral • Ampliacion Bayovar • Cañariaco (Norte) • Cañón Florida • Conga • El Padrino e Hilarión • Ollachea • Quechua • Rio Blanco • San Luis
• Anubia • Yanacocha
Sulfuros • Los Chancas • Quicay II • San Gabriel • Haquira • Michiquillay • Pukaqaqa • Trapiche • Antilla • AZOD • Bayovar 12 • Cotabambas • Don Javier • El Galeno • Fosfatos Mantaro • Hierro Apurimac • La Granja • Los Calatos • Macusani • Racaycocha Sur • Rondoni
25%
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Out of the nine projects that were scheduled to begin construction in 2018, six of them have
already begun to execute this phase, with a total committed amount of US$ 8,880 billion.
The five projects that are in detailed engineering have a total investment of US$ 4,935 billion.
Among them, those which have advanced one stage are, Ampliacion Santa Maria (US$ 110
million) and Optimizacion Lagunas Norte (US$ 639.8 million).
14 projects are located in the feasibility stage, with an investment of US$ 14,626 billion,
representing 25% of the investment in the Portfolio. The majority of the projects are in the
pre-feasibility stage, thus representing the highest percentage of investment, with 50% of
the total.
2.6. INVESTMENTS ACCORDING TO THE TYPE OF MINE
Most of the projects selected in the Portfolio use the open pit method, so there are 32 mines
that would be developed using this method, which total US$ 49.650 billion and represent
84% of the total investments. The projects for the exploitation of non-metallic minerals such
as Ampliacion Bayovar (US$ 300 million) and Fosfatos Mantaro (US$ 850 million) use open-
pit mining.
The underground mine method will be used in eight mines with an investment of US$ 2,289
billion and a 4% share. Los Calatos (US$ 655 million), operated by Minera Hampton Peru
S.A.C, is the project with the highest investment value in underground mining.
Graph 06: Investment in mine construction projects according to the type of mine
3 5
8 32
Open-pit Underground Open-pit and
underground
To be defined/Not
applicable
• Ampliacion Toquepala
• Ampliacion Toromocho
• Mina Justa • Quellaveco • Ampliacion Santa
Maria • Optimizacion
Lagunas Norte • Corani • Anubia • Zafranal • Pampa de Pongo • Los Chancas • Quicay II • Fosfatos Pacifico • Michiquillay
• Pukaqaqa • Trapiche • Ampliacion
Bayovar • Antilla • Bayovar 12 • Cañariaco (Norte) • Conga • Cotabambas • Don Javier • El Galeno • Fosfatos Mantaro • Hierro Apurimac • La Granja • Quechua • Rio Blanco • Rondoni • Tia iMaria
• Ariana • Ampliacion
Pachapaqui • San Gabriel (Ex
Chucapaca) • Cañón Florida
(Ex Bongara) • El Padrino e
Hilarión • Los Calatos • Ollachea • San Luis
• Quecher Main • Integracion
Coroccohuayco • Yanacocha
Sulfuros • Haquira • AZOD (Accha and
Yanque)
• Relaves B2 San Rafael
• Macusani • Racaycocha
Sur
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Additionally, there are five projects that will use both methods, among them Quecher Main
(US$ 300 million) that has already completed the construction of an underground tunnel and
Integracion Coroccohuayco (US$ 590 million) that will use elements from the Tintaya mining
unit.
Finally, Macusani (US$ 800 million) and Racaycocha Sur (US$ 1,000 billion) have not yet
defined which of the two methods will be used. While, Relaves B2 San Rafael, as it is a
tailings reuse project does not apply any of the conventional methods.
2.7. INVESTMENTS ACCORDING TO THE STATUS OF
THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
According to the status of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), which is an Environmental
Management Instrument (IGA), 22 projects already have approval from the competent entity,
amounting to US$ 25,112 billion with a 42% participation.
Regarding the Integracion Coroccohuayco´s EIA (US$ 590 million), it is under evaluation and the
mining owner is coordinating with the National Service of Environmental Certification for Sustainable
Investments (SENACE, for its Spanish acronym).
The projects that are currently preparing their EIA are six with an investment amount of US$ 5,765
billion, which represents 10% of the global investment value. Zafranal (US$ 1,157 billion) stands out
in this group for its investment to be executed; the project operator plans to finish the EIA in the first
quarter of 2019.
The investment amount of the 19 projects that have not yet submitted nor are preparing the EIA,
amounts to US$ 27,667 billion.
Graph 07: Investment in mine construction projects according to the status of its
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
EIA not submitted EIA in preparation/evaluation EIA approved
• Michiquillay • Trapiche • Antilla • AZOD • Bayovar 12 • Cañariaco (Norte) • Cañón Florida • Don Javier
• El Galeno • Fosfatos Mantaro • Hierro Apurimac • La Granja • Macusani • Quechua • Racaycocha Sur • Rio Blanco • Rondoni
• Integracion Coroccohuayco
• Anubia • Zafranal • Haquira • Cotabambas • El Padrino e Hilarión • Los Calatos
• Ampliacion Toquepala
• Quecher Main
• Relaves B2 San Rafael
• Ampliacion Toromocho
• Ariana
• Mina Justa
• Quellaveco
• Ampliacion Santa Maria
• Optimizacion Lagunas Norte
• Corani
• Ampliacion Pachapaqui
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2.8. INVESTMENTS ACCORDING
TO THE ORE TO BE EXTRACTED
The main ore to extract is copper, 27 of the 48 projects have this metal as its most important
product, and the sum of these projects is US$ 42.196 billion. Ariana (US$ 125 million), Mina
Justa (US$ 1,600 billion) and Quellaveco (US$ 5,300 billion) are copper projects that are
already under construction.
The second ore to extract is gold, the portfolio includes 7 gold projects that represent 12%
of the global investment. As an example, San Gabriel (Ex Chucapaca) will contribute with
150,000 fine ounces of gold. Currently, there are only two iron projects which are Pampa de
Pongo (US$ 2,200 million) and Hierro Apurimac (US$ 2,900 million), together represent a
9% share.
At the same time, the phosphate project Bayovar 12 (US$ 167.7 million) has increased, ,
which is why the Portfolio currently includes four projects with a global investment of US$
2,149 billion. As for the zinc, silver, uranium/lithium and tin projects, they have a distribution
percentage of 5% as a whole, with a total of eight projects.
Graph 08: Investment in Mining Construction Projects
according to the main Ore to be Extracted
Ampliacion Toquepala, Ampliacion Toromocho, Ariana, Mina Justa, Quellaveco, Integracion Coroccohuayco, Anubia, Yanacocha
Sulfuros, Zafranal, Los Chancas, Haquira, Magistral, Michiquillay, Pukaqaqa, Trapiche, Antilla, Cañariaco (Norte), Cotabambas, Don
Javier, El Galeno, La Granja, Los Calatos, Quechua, Racaycocha Sur , Rio Blanco, Rondoni y Tia Maria.
Quecher Main, Ampliacion Santa Maria, Optimizacion Lagunas Norte, Quicay II, San Gabriel (Ex
Chucapaca), Ollachea y Conga
Pampa de Pongo y Hierro Apurimac
Fosfatos Pacifico, Ampliacion Bayovar, Bayovar 12 y Fosfatos
MantaroMantaro
Ampliacion Pachapaqui, AZOD (Accha y Yanque Cañón
Florida (Ex Bongará) y El Padrino e Hilarión
San Luis y Corani
Macusani
Relaves B2
San Rafael
71% 12% 9% 4% 1% 2% 1% 0.3%
/ LITIO
US$ 42,196
billion
millones
US$ 6,858
billion
US$ 5,100
billion
US$ 2,149
billion
US$ 1,146
billion
US$ 685
million
millones
US$ 800
million
millones
US$ 200
million
millones
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III. ANNUAL INVESTMENT PROJECTION
This section analyzes the estimated investment projections of the projects in the portfolio, out of the
US$ 59,134 billions of global investment, US$ 3,780 billion (6.4%) were invested in 2017, remaining
US$ 55,354 billion (93.6%) pending to invest, which have been running since 2018.
For a better analysis, the investment periods have been divided in three:
a) Investments executed until 2017: US$ 3,780 billion (6.4% of the total amount of investments)
b) Investments to be executed between 2018 and 2021: US$ 13,893 billion (23.5% of the global
amount of investments)
c) Investments to be executed after 2021: US$ 41,461 billion (70.1% of the total amount of
investments)
Graph: Estimated projection of new investments (Millions of US$)
3.1. INVESTMENTS EXECUTED UNTIL 2017
At the end of 2017, the amount of investment executed amounted to US$ 3,780 billion,
representing 6.4% of the total amount of investments and corresponding to eight projects.
In this regard, the investment made in Ampliacion Toquepala project was the most
important, with the highest percentage of execution due to the start of operations at the end
of 2018.
Table 02: Investment executed until 2017
Project Total investment
Investment executed as of
2017 % of execution
(million US$) (million US$)
Ampliacion Toquepala 1,255 879 70%
Quecher Main 300 33 11%
Relaves B2 San Rafael 200 15 8%
Ampliacion Toromocho 1,355 191 14%
Mina Justa 1,600 58 4%
Quellaveco 5,300 1,013 19%
Conga 4,800 1,237 26%
Tia Maria 1,400 354 25%
TOTAL 16,210 3,780 23%
3,780
13,893
41,461
Executed up to 2017 2018-2021 After 2021
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3.2. PROJECTION OF INVESTMENTS FOR 2018-2021
The projection of investments for the 2018-2021 period amounts to US$ 13,893 billion,
representing 23.5% of the global amount of investments foreseen in the portfolio. These
estimates do not include the investments for sustaining and optimizing current operations,
nor exploration investments.
In 2018, an investment of US$ 1,311 billion is expected, representing 9.4% of the total
investments to be made in the 2018-2021 period. This year, one project will be finalizing its
construction, whilst six others will commence. It is noteworthy that two projects from the
previous edition, Ampliacion Marcona and Ampliacion Shahuindo, have completed the
construction phase during this year.
In 2019, an investment of US$ 3,043 billion is projected, meaning a growth of 132.1%
compared to the previous year. This substantial increase is estimated as result of the
expectation of higher disbursements from companies that have started construction in 2018
such as Quellaveco, Mina Justa, Ampliacion Toromocho, among others. Likewise, six
projects are expected to begin construction.
Thus, in the year 2020 the positive trend continues with US$ 4,751 billion, meaning a growth
of 56.1% compared to the previous year. Although, only three projects will start construction
in said year, they have a joint global investment of US$ 5,457 billion that would be executed
by 2023. In addition, the sustained growth of annual investments in large projects would
support this result.
Finally, an investment of US$ 4,787 billion is expected in 2021, representing 34.5% of the
period. Although, there is a slight increase of 0.8% compared to the previous year, said year
will see the investment consolidation of large projects by their beginning of operations.
Additionally, it is expected to have committed the investment of 15 projects, which together
with the joint investment in projects that are under construction in 2018 (Ampliacion
Toquepala, Quecher Main, Relaves San Rafael, Ampliacion Toromocho, Ariana, Mina Justa
and Quellaveco) and the investment made in the development of the projects that will end
construction this year (Ampliacion Marcona and Ampliacion Shahuindo Fase II), would
represent a global investment of more than US$ 21,000 billion by 2021.
Graph: Annual investment projection 2018-2021 (Billion US $)
1,311
3,043
4,751 4,787
2018 2019 2020 2021
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3.3. INVESTMENTS PROJECTION AFTER 2021
The projection of investments in projects as of the year 2022 amounts to US$ 41,461 billion,
representing 70.1% of the global amount of investments. In 2022 the start of construction of
two projects is estimated: Magistral and Michiquillay that would commit an investment of
US$ 2,980 billion. Likewise, there are US$ 30,709 billion corresponding to 24 projects that
have not yet defined a construction start date.
IV. CHANGES RECORDED IN THE PORTFOLIO
In this chapter, a comparison of the current portfolio will be made in relation to the First
Edition of the Mine Construction Projects Portfolio published on March 1, 2018 in order to
observe its evolution. To do this, the changes occurred compared to the previous edition will
be analyzed.
The total investment of the Second Edition of the project portfolio amounts to US$ 59,134
billion, considering 48 projects located in 17 regions of the country. This means a total
increase of the estimated global investment of US$ 627 million compared to the US$ 58,507
billion considered in the first edition.
COMPARISON OF THE MINE PROJECT PORTFOLIO (1st and 2nd Edition)
Below is a list of the main changes that have taken place.
1. The implementation of two of the three projects planned for this year in the previous
edition was carried out. It should be noted that the total investment in the construction
of the Ampliacion Marcona project was US$ 1,100 billion, less than the US$ 1,300
billion anticipated in the previous edition. Thus, this investment, added to the
investment made in the completion of the Ampliacion Shahuindo project of US$ 109
million, was excluded in this publication.
2. Six projects began construction in 2018, thus committing a total investment of US$
8,880 billion. The projects are: Extension Toromocho, Quecher Main, Relaves B2
San Rafael, Quellaveco, Ariana and Mina Justa.
3. Additionally, two projects were incorporated in the current edition: Yanacocha
Sulfuros and Bayovar 12, which have a total investment of US$ 2,100 billion and
US$ 168 million, respectively.
4. The Ampliacion La Arena project (phase II) was eliminated as in the previous edition,
data from the La Arena II mining project was mistakenly considered; this project is
still in a conceptual phase.
5. Out of the 48 projects, there are 32 projects that have not changed their investment
amount.
6. There are 14 projects that modified their investment amounts, representing a
difference of US $ 102 million, among which are:
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✓ Ampliacion Toromocho, which went from an investment of US$ 1,300 billion to US$
1,355 billion, since the company has determined that the project will be of greater
magnitude, requiring a greater investment.
✓ Similarly, the overall Quellaveco project investment increased from US$ 4,882 to
US$ 5,300 billion, increasing by 9%. Likewise, Mina Justa went from US$ 1,348
billion to US$ 1,600 billion, raising the investment amount by 19%.
✓ The total investment of the Quechua project amounted to US$ 1,290 billion,
increasing by 52% compared to the amount registered in the previous edition; as
result of an updated carried out according to the information reported by the company
operating the project in its Monthly Statistical Declaration.
✓ Macusani, increased its global investment amount from US$ 300 to US$ 800 million
as a result of the discovery of the potential lithium deposit and the development of
new explorations.
Table: Main changes in the 2018 project portfolio
Amount of projects
Investment 2018 portfolio
1st edition (billion US$)
Investment 2018 portfolio
2nd edition (billion US$)
Difference of investment
Projects included in the portfolio
2* - 2,268 2,268
Projects that begun operations
2 1,409 - -1,409
Projects that were omitted from the portfolio
1* 130 - -130
Projects with investment modifications
14 18,988 18,886 -102
Projects without investment modification
32 37,981 37,981 -
Total 48 58,507 59,134 627
* It is not taken into account in the sum because it left the portfolio.
Graph: Comparison between 2017 and 2018 project portfolio (Billion US$)
58,507 58,507 59,134
130 1,409
102 2,268
1st edition Out of theportfolio
Begun operations Investmentadjustment
Projectincorporation
2nd edition
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ANNEX 1: METHODOLOGY
Coverage
The Mine Construction Project Portfolio includes projects aimed at developing and/or
constructing a mine, either new or for tailings reuse (greenfield) and expansion or
replacement of existing ones (brownfield). In addition, these projects are owned by private
companies of large and medium-scale mining and include both metallic and non-metallic
minerals.
The Portfolio only includes those projects whose global amount of investment exceeds 70
million dollars and which are, at least, in the pre-feasibility stage, and there is already a
greater degree of certainty about mineral resources, after having carried out the exploration
and cubing of reserves. In addition, it considers projects whose start of construction is
foreseen in the next ten years.
It should be noted that the investment amounts, start dates of construction, start of operation
(start-up) and other data are compilations from different sources and estimates made by the
General Department of Mining Promotion and Sustainability of the Ministry of Energy and
Mines, so that does not compromise -in any way- the companies that own the projects.
Characteristics of the projects
1.1 Type of project
This characteristic provides information about the productive purpose of the project, its
categories are the following:
• New projects: These are projects that start from scratch, having to settle in a new
geographical space, establish ties with nearby communities, obtain all permits and develop
all the necessary infrastructure. By using geographic spaces, resources and new facilities,
these types of projects are classified as "greenfield".
• Expansion projects: These are projects that seek to expand current productive capacity,
in order to reduce costs or due to the fall of mineral resource laws. They are developed in
the same place and in parallel to the productive process in progress, for this reason, this
type of project is classified as "brownfield".
• Replacement projects: These are projects that seek to maintain current productive
capacity with new mining developments, due to the fall of laws and / or the depletion of
mineral reserves in the exploitation sectors. These projects are classified as "brownfield".
• Reutilization projects: These are projects whose purpose is the reuse of tailings. These
projects involve the development of new infrastructure and the use of new spaces, which is
why they are classified as "greenfield".
Progress
This characteristic provides information about the current situation of the project and what
stage of development it is in, its categories are:
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• Pre-feasibility: Category assigned to those projects that have started the preparation of
their pre-feasibility study or have completed them before the feasibility stage begins. At this
stage, there is already a greater degree of certainty about mineral resources, after having
carried out the exploration and cubing of reserves.
• Feasibility: Category assigned to those projects that have begun the feasibility studies
until they have finished but have not yet made the investment decision.
• Detail engineering: Category assigned to those projects that have investment approval
and that are preparing basic and detailed engineering studies.
• Construction: Category assigned to those projects that have all the necessary permits
and that have started the construction and /or development of the mine until before the start-
up or start of operations.
1.2. Status of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
This characteristic provides information on the status of the detailed Environmental Impact
Assessment (DEIA), an instrument without which no project can start the construction of a
mine. The DEIA can be in one of these statuses:
• Not submitted: Means that the project does not have EIA.
• In preparation: It means that the project owner has communicated to SENACE the start
of the preparation of the EIA.
• In evaluation: It means that the preparation of the EIA was completed and is being
evaluated by SENACE.
• Approved: Means that the EIA successfully completed the evaluation stage and was
approved.
Sources of information
The information contained in the Portfolio is a compilation of diverse sources made by the
General Department of Mining Promotion and Sustainability of the Ministry of Energy and
Mines. In case there are differences between the data from different sources, the data is
taken from the most reliable source, in the following order of priorities:
1. Pre-feasibility studies, feasibility and detailed engineering.
2. Reports to shareholders, quarterly and annual reports, and financial reports.
3. Environmental Impact Assessment, Mining Plan, Mine Closure Plan and Authorization of
Benefit Concession.
4. Official presentations made by the company that owns the project. Books, articles,
magazines, web pages and other specialized media.
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ANNEX 2:
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PROJECTS
The file of each project is divided into three sections. In the first one are the "General Data
of the Project", where the name, the project operator (mining owner), the investors and their
origin are detailed. Next, the location chart that indicates the region, province and district
(s), as well as a small review with additional data of the geography of the place.
The second section entitled "Main Project Data", specifies data such as the global
investment (CAPEX, for its Spanish acronym), the investment executed, the year of
construction start and operation of the project, expected employment in construction and
operation. It should be noted that the investment executed is presented to the month of
September 2018 and has been obtained from the Monthly Statistical Declaration (ESTAMIN,
for its Spanish acronym).
It also includes technical data such as type of project, mineralization, resources or mineral
reserves, the type of mine, the useful life of the project, the power required, the water source,
the capacity of the plant and finally the estimated annual production.
In the section "Current Project Status" the progress stage is presented, the status of the
Environmental Impact Assessment, the Authorization of Exploitation Activities (Mining Plan)
and the Authorization of Concession. The last box corresponds to additional data of each
project, where the most relevant and current is highlighted.
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Page Project
25 Ampliacion Bayovar
26 Ampliacion Pachapaqui
27 Ampliacion Santa Maria
28 Ampliacion Toquepala
29 Ampliacion Toromocho
30 Antilla
31 Anubia
32 Ariana
33 AZOD (Accha y Yanque)
34 Bayovar 12
35 Cañariaco (Norte)
36 Cañón Florida (Ex Bongará)
37 Conga
38 Corani
39 Cotabambas
40 Don Javier
41 El Galeno
42 El Padrino e Hilarión
43 Fosfatos Mantaro
44 Fosfatos Pacifico
45 Haquira
46 Hierro Apurimac
47 Integracion Coroccohuayco
48 La Granja
49 Los Calatos
50 Los Chancas
51 Macusani
52 Magistral
53 Michiquillay
54 Mina Justa
55 Ollachea
56 Optimizacion Lagunas Norte
57 Pampa de Pongo
58 Pukaqaqa
59 Quecher Main
60 Quechua
61 Quellaveco
62 Quicay II
63 Racaycocha Sur
64 Relaves B2 San Rafael
65 Rio Blanco
66 Rondoni
67 San Gabriel (Ex Chucapaca)
68 San Luis
69 Tia Maria
70 Trapiche
71 Yanacocha Sulfuros
72 Zafranal
Ampliacion Bayovar
Operator Compañía Minera Miski Mayo S.R.L.
Investor(s) 1 75%: The Mosaic Company (USA)
25%: Mitsui & Co (Japan)
LOCATION
Region Piura
Province(s) Sechura
District(s) Sechura
The project is located in the north of Peru, 1,000 km from the city of Lima, 110 km south of the city of Piura and 30 km from the Pacific Ocean.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment2 US$ 300 million Type of site Brine tank
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves3 597 Mt @ 16.7% P2O5
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan3 31 years
Employment3 1300 in Construction
144 in operation Energy power3 70.3 MVA
Type of project
☐ New (greenfield)
☒ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source3 Sea water, brine water
Plant capacity4 81,079 tons per day
Estimated annual production
1.9 million FMT of phosphate (additional)
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☒Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The development of the project is awaiting the decision making of the Board of Directors of the company
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Second Modification of the EIAd approved by R.D No. 182-2015-EM / DGAAM on April 28, 2015. First Sustained Technical Report Approved by R.D No. 258-2017-SENACE / DCA on September 17, 2017.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The project does not include a new authorization to start exploitation and approval of Mining plan.
Beneficiation concession
☐Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved for an installed capacity of 81,079 TM / day through R.D No. 0519-2017-MEM-DGM / V on June 6, 2017.
Additional data of the project:
Bayóvar is one of the largest phosphate deposits in the world and is made up of a very rich area of rocks and non-metallic minerals, among which are phosphoric rock, diatomites, brines, among others. Phosphoric rock is transformed into fertilizer and processed with sulfuric acid to simplify its use. The importance of fertilizers is vital for agricultural activity, since the crops that are finally used for animal and human consumption are nourished with this product
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1 Miski Mayo, Press Release January 17, 2018. 2 National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy (SNMPE). Biweekly report of October 2010 3 Second Amendment to the EIA, RD No. 182-2015-EM / DGAAM 4 Approval of the Beneficiation concession Authorization by RD No. 0519-2017-MEM-DGM / V dated June 6, 2017.
Ampliacion Pachapaqui
Operator ICM Pachapaqui S.A.C.
Investor(s) 100%: Korea Zinc Company (Korea)
LOCATION
Region Áncash
Province(s) Bolognesi
District(s) Aquia
The project is located at an approximate altitude between 3,800 and 4,800 masl
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment5 US$ 116.5 million Type of site Zinc (Zn), lead (Pb), silver (Ag) and copper (Cu) polymetallic deposit
Investment implemented
US$ 1.4 billion Mineral reserves6 9.1 Mt @ 3.40% Zn, 1.42% Pb, 55.58 g/t Ag, 0.44% Cu
Start of construction 2019 Type of mine Underground
Start of operations 2022 Mine lifespan7 11 years
Employment7 304 in Construction
481 in operation Energy power No changes
Type of project
☐ New (greenfield)
☒ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source7 Surface water (Huiscash and Tunacancha canyon)
Plant capacity7 Expansion from 800 to 3,300 tons per day
Estimated annual production6
29,750 FMT of Zn (additional)
12,400 TFMT of Pb (additional)
1.56 million Ag ounces (additional)
3,850 FMT of Cu (additional)
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☒Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The company has made the necessary drilling to continue with its technical-economic studies
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved by R.D. N ° 023 2017-SENACE-JEF-DEAR on December 01, 2017
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The project does not include a new authorization to start operation and approval of Mining plan
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The company submitted an application for Beneficiation concession; however, it was observed. They do not yet have the authorization of an energy concession for a Plant capacity of 3,300 MT / day
Additional data of the project:
ICM Pachapaqui will prepare the Underground works and the main access tunnel, through which a percentage of minerals will be recovered, which will be collected and disposed towards the current plant that has a capacity of 800 tons per day. This will start up during the Construction of the plant of 2,500 tons per day, with which the mining unit will have an expected capacity of 3,300 tons per day.
5 General Data, INTRANET, New Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment ICM Pachapaqui 6 Modification of the Environmental Impact Assessment dated April 29th, 2016. 7Modification of the EIA, R.D N° 023-2017-SENACE-JEF/DEAR December 1st, 2017.
Ampliacion Santa María
Operator Compañía Minera Poderosa S.A.
Investor(s) 100%: Grupo Arias (Peru)
LOCATION
Region La Libertad
Province(s) Pataz
District(s) Pataz
The project is located at an altitude between 1,300 to 3,200 masl, in the basin of the Hualanga-French stream
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment US$ 110 million8 Type of site Deposit of gold (Au) and silver (Ag)
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves 1.6 Mt @ 17.5 g/t Au
Start of construction 2019 Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations 2020 Mine lifespan9 22 years
Employment9 1173 in Construction
100 in operation Energy power Not available
Type of project
☐ New (greenfield)
☒ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source9 Surface and Underground water
Plant capacity9 Expansion from 600 to 1,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production
36,000 fine gold ounces (additional)
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☒Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The company is in a stage of preparation and management of contracts to obtain the necessary permits for Construction, it is estimated to complete these efforts during 2018.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The project has a Modification to its detailed Environmental Impact Assessment for exploitation activities, approved by R.D. N ° 011-2017-SENACE-JEF / DEAR on November 24, 2017.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The project does not include a new authorization to start exploitation and approval of Mining plan.
Beneficiation concession
☐Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved for a Plant capacity of 1,000 TM / day by Resolution No. 0542-2018-MEM-DGM / V on June 15, 2018.
Additional data of the project:
The company plans to carry out an expansion of the current productive capacity from 600 to 1,000 tons per day in a phased manner, which is why the company includes in its EIAd the implementation of New components and the modification of others already existing, maintaining the level of commitment with compliance with the norms and good socio-environmental practices.
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8 Request to modify the Environmental Impact Assessment, August 2017. 9 Approval of the modification of the Environmental Impact Assessment, R.D N° 11-2017-SENACE-JEF/DEAR, November 24th, 2017.
Ampliacion Toquepala
Operator Southern Perú Copper Corporation, Sucursal del Perú
Investor(s) 88.9%: Grupo México S.A.B. de C.V. ( Mexico)
11.1%: Other (floating capital)
LOCATION
Region Tacna
Province(s) Jorge Basadre
District(s) Ilabaya
The project is located at an altitude between 2,200 to 3,800 masl
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment10 US$ 1,255 billion Type of site Porphyry copper (Cu) and molybdenum (Mo)
Investment implemented
US$ 1127 billion Mineral reserves 1,928.95 Mt@ 0.56% Cu
Start of construction 2015 Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations 2018 Mine lifespan11 23 years
Employment 2200 in Construction
300 in operation Energy power11 80MW
Type of project
☐ New (greenfield)
☒ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Surface water (Honda canyon)
Plant capacity11 Expansion from 60,000 to 120,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production10
100,000 FMT of copper (additional)
3,100 FMT of molybdenum (additional)
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☒Construction
At the end of 2015, the company began the expansion works of the concentrator plant of its production unit in Toquepala, with a planned investment of US$ 1,255 million.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the Expansion Project of the Toquepala Concentrator and Re-growth of the Quebrada Honda Tailing Reservoir was approved on December 17, 2014 by Directorial Resolution No. 611-2014-EM / DGAAM.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Construction authorization for the project was approved on April 14, 2015 and, in March 2016, the Mine Closure Plan for the aforementioned Expansion project was approved.
Beneficiation concession
☐Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Approved for a capacity at 120,000 MT / day without area increase by R.D No. 144-2015-MEM-DGM / V.
Additional data of the project:
The Operator submitted an application for the re-growth of the tailings dam with an expansion of the area, on July 14, 2017.
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10 Results of the Third Quarter, Southern Copper Corporation, Surcursal Perú, dated October 24, 2018. 11 Approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment, RD No. 611-2014-EM / DGAAM, dated December 17, 2014
Ampliacion Toromocho
Operator Minera Chinalco Perú S.A.
Investor(s) 100%: Aluminum Corporation of China Overseas Holdings Limited. ( China)
LOCATION
Region Junín
Province(s) Yauli
District(s) Morococha
The project is located at an altitude between 4,500 to 5,000 masl
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment12 US$ 1,355 billion Type of site Copper porphyry (Cu)
Investment implemented
US$ 244 million Mineral reserves 1,526 Mt@ 0.48% Cu, 0.019% Mo, 6.88 g/t Ag
Start of construction 2018 Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations 2020 Mine lifespan13 27 years
Employment 3200 in Construction
2400 operation Energy power 200 MW
Type of project
☐ New (greenfield)
☒ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Surface and Underground water
Plant capacity14 Expansion from 117,000 to 170,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production
75,000 FMT of copper (additional)
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☒Construction
On June 1, 2018, President Martin Vizcarra announced the start of construction of the project, at a press conference at the Government Palace.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the Toromocho Project was approved on December 14, 2010 by Directorial Resolution No. 411-2010-MEM / AAM. Also, in December 2012, the Mine Closure Plan was approved for said project.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The project does not include a new authorization to start exploitation and approval of the Mining plan. The Toromocho project maintains Approved the Mining plan through R.D. N ° 088-2013-MEM / DGM on March 27, 2013.
Beneficiation concession
☐Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved by RD No. 252-2011-MEM-DGM / V dated July 26, 2011.
Additional data of the project:
On June 4, 2018, the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM), through its General Office of Social Management (OGGS), and representatives of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM), achieved important development agreements between the population and authorities of the Morococha district. Within the agreements it was established that the Toromocho Social Fund will allow the acquisition of land, with a dimension equal to or greater than 34 hectares, to encourage the development of productive projects.
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12 Announcement by the President of the Republic, Martín Vizcarra, on June 1, 2018. 13 Second Sustainability Technical Report, RD No. 504-2015-MEM-DGAAM, dated December 29, 2015. 14 General data, INTRANET, New Environmental Impact Assessment detailed.
Antilla
Operator Panoro Apurímac S.A.
Investor(s) 100%: Panoro Minerals ltd. (Canada)
LOCATION
Region Apurímac
Province(s) Antabamba
District(s) Sabaino
The project is located at an altitude between 3,400 to 4,100 masl, approximately 150 km southwest of Cusco and 500 km southeast of Lima.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment15 US$ 250 million Type of site Porphyry copper (Cu) and molybdenum (Mo)
Investment implemented
- Mineral resources16 291.8 Mt @ 0.34% Cu, 0.01% Mo
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan17 17 years
Employment 255 in operation Energy power17 13 MW
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source17 Surface water (runoff and reservoir)
Plant capacity17 20,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production17
Year 1 to 4: 30,000 tons of cat. of Cu
Year 5 to 12: 30,000 -15,000 tons of cat. of Cu
Year 13 to 16: 15,000 -25,000 tons of cat. of Cu
Year 17: 4,700 tons of cat. of Cu
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The project has a Preliminary Economic Study optimized to May 2018.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The project does not yet have a Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAd) for exploitation activities.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Project Operator has not yet submitted its application for authorization of exploitation activities
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
The initial investment was estimated at US $ 603 million (amount considered in the first edition of the Portfolio of 2018); However, the company carried out an optimization process, reducing the initial investment.
15 Development of copper potential in Peru, Panoro Minerals Ltd, August 2018. 16 Press Release, Panoro Minerals Ltd, August 2018 17 Technical Report of the Economic Preliminary Study, June 2018.
Anubia
Operator Anubia S.A.C.
Investor(s) 100%: Grupo Guido Del Castillo (Peru)
LOCATION
Region Apurímac
Province(s) Abancay
District(s) Curahuasi
El proyecto se ubica a una altitud de 2,600 masl.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment US$ 90 million18 Type of site Porphyry copper (Cu) and molybdenum (Mo)
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves/resources
Not available
Start of construction 2021 Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations 2023 Mine lifespan Not available
Employment To be defined Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Not available
Plant capacity Not available
Estimated annual production
20,000 FMT of copper
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The company is carrying out activities prior to the development of the project that includes drilling to better understand the deposit.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☒In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The company announced in January 2015, the start of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). In addition, the project has a Semi-detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAsd) for exploration activities, Approved by RD No. 192-2012-MEM / AAM on June 12, 2012. Additionally, on May 17, 2016 the project was approved. First Sustainability Technical Report of the EIAsd through RD N ° 149-2016-MEM-DGAAM, whose objective is to broaden the schedule of execution of exploration activities in order to carry out 136 drillings.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession
Additional data of the project:
The company has been carrying out activities prior to the development of the project that includes drilling to better understand the deposit.
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18 Rumbo Minero, July 2015.
Ariana
Operator Ariana Operaciones Mineras S.A.C
Investor(s) 100%: Southern Peaks Mining LP ( United Kingdom)
LOCATION
Region Junín
Province(s) Yauli
District(s) Marcapomacocha
The project is located on the western flank of the La Viuda Western Cordillera in the central highlands of Peru, at an altitude of 4,700 masl
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment19 US$ 125 million Type of site21 Skarn of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) intermediate to distal of low sulfuration
Investment implemented
US$ 0.8 million Mineral reserves20 6.2 Mt @ 1.14% Cu, 18.04 g/t Ag, 0.84 g/t Au, 1.79% Zn
Start of construction 2018 Type of mine Underground
Start of operations 2020 Mine lifespan21 10 years
Employment21 1500 in Construction Energy power21 10 MWA
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source21 Underground
Plant capacity21 2,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production
45,000 – 50,000 FMT of copper
30,000 FMT of zinc
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☒Construction
On July 5, 2018, the company reported the Start of exploitation activities to the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM).
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The project has an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Approved by Directorial Resolution No. 127-2016-MEM / DGAAM dated April 29, 2016.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved by R.D No. 0137-2018-MEM-DGM on May 31, 2018.
Beneficiation concession
☐Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved for a Plant capacity of 2,000 MT / day through R.D. N ° 0602-2018-MEM-FGM / V on July 10, 2018.
Additional data of the project:
It is expected that the first commercial production will be in the first half of 2020.
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19 Rumbo Minero, edition N°104, July 2017. 20 Mining plan, August 2017. 21 Environmental Impact Assessment Approved by RD 127-2016-MEM/DGAAM, dated April 29th, 2016.
AZOD (Accha and Yanque)
Operator Exploraciones Collasuyo S.A.C.
Investor(s) 100%:Zincore Metals Inc. (Canada)
LOCATION
Region Cusco
Province(s) Paruro
District(s) Accha
The project is located at an altitude between 3,500 to 4,300 masl.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment22 US$ 345.5 million Type of site Zinc supergene deposit (Zn)
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves23
Accha: Base Case: 1.223 Mt @ 8.03 % Zn, 0.68% Pb (Open pit); 1.011 Mt @ 10.36% Zn, 1.39% Pb (Underground)
Yanque: Base Case: 8,338 Mt @ 3.97 % Zn, 2.6% Pb
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Open pit and Underground
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan23 Accha: 6 years
Yanque: 8 years
Employment23 231 in operation Energy power23 39.7 MWA
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source23 Agua Underground
Plant capacity23
Accha: Base Case: 1,250 tons per day
Yanque: Base Case: 2,650 tons per day
Estimated annual production23
Accha: Base Case: Open pit 36,000 Klb of Zn and 3,000 Klb of Pb
Yanque: Base Case : 84,800 Klb of Zn and 68,000 Klb of Pb
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The AZOD Project (Accha Zinc Oxide District) includes the Accha and Yanque Yaciminetos with approximately 30km distance. According to the NI 43 101 PFS Technical Report published in August 2013, two production scenarios are proposed: Base case, with a fully integrated production (SHG) of zinc ingots and lead concentrate and Fume case, with production for the sale of concentrated zinc oxide and lead.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The project does not yet have a Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAd) for exploitation activities.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Project Operator has not yet submitted its application for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
On February 16, 2017, the Company reached an agreement with First Quantum Minerals Ltd to terminate the Yanque copper porphyry project joint venture and to cancel a US $ 2 million convertible loan from First Quantum to Zincore. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company recovered 100% of the property of the Yanque Project. As consideration for the cancellation of the US $ 2 million loan, the Company granted to First Quantum 3.5% of a foundry network that returns royalties on any future production that may occur in the Project.
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22 Corporate presentation “An underappreciated zinc asset”, January 2018. 23 Technical report of the Preliminary Study of Feasibility, dated August 6, 2013.
Bayovar 12
Operator Juan Paulo Quay S.A.C
Investor(s)24 70%: CROPS INC. (Canada)
18%: Mamut Andino (Ecuador)
12%: Grupo Romero (Peru)
LOCATION
Region Piura
Province(s) Sechura
District(s) Sechura
The project is located in the Sechura desert, 90 km south of the city of Piura and 30km from the Pacific Ocean, approximately
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment25 US$ 167.7 million Type of site25 Phosphate sedimentary deposit
Investment implemented
- Mineral resources25 102.2 Mt @ 13.11% P2O5
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine25 Open pit
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan25 20 years
Employment To be defined Energy power25 16 MVA
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source25 Sea water
Plant capacity Not available
Estimated annual production25
Mode A: 500,000 FMT of phosphate
Mode B: 500,000 FMT of phosphate
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The project has a project prefeasibility study published on June 28, 2016. The prefeasibility study (PFS) supports the commercial model to produce a P2O5 rock concentrate at 24% and 28%.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The company still does not have a Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAd) for exploitation activities.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
During 2017, CROPS conducted a series of additional metallurgical tests that confirmed the ability to produce a minimum of 30% P2O5 phosphate rock concentrate. The vision of the current company is to produce 28% and 30% of P2O5 rock concentrate to supply the agricultural and industrial sectors of the global phosphate economy.
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24 Press release, Focus, dated April 5, 201 25 Prefeasibility study dated June 28, 2016
Cañariaco (Norte)
Operator Cañariaco Copper Perú S.A.
Investor(s) 100%: Candente Copper Corp. ( Canada)
LOCATION
Region Lambayeque
Province(s) Ferreñafe
District(s) Cañaris
The project is located at an altitude of 2,760 masl, on the surface lands of the San Juan de Cañaris Rural Community
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment26 US$ 1600 billion Type of site Pórfido de cobre (Cu) y molibdeno (Mo)
Investment implemented
- Mineral resources26 1,003 Mt @ 0.4% Cu, 0.06 g/t Au, 1.7 g/t Ag
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan26 22 years
Employment 1500 in Construction Energy power26 148 MW
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source26 Surface water (rain)
Plant capacity26 95,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production27
262 million pounds of copper
39,000 ounces of gold
911,000 ounces of silver
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☒Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The company is developing the Feasibility study of the project. Currently, the percentage of progress of this study is approximately 50%. It is worth mentioning that in 2011, the Prefeasibility Study of the project was completed, as well as the NI 43-101 Technical Report of the progress of the project's prefeasibility study, from which positive results were obtained as a better approximation to the measured and indicated resources with a cut-off grade of 0.2% Cu.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The company does not have an EIAd for exploitation activities. However, it has a Modification of its Environmental Impact Assessment Semidetached, Approved on September 9, 2014 through R.D. N ° 462-2014-MEM / DGAAM.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
After several meetings between the company, governmental and community entities during 2017, in 2018, infrastructure projects for the district of Cañaris were approved. Of these announced projects, the irrigation projects stand out with an approximate investment of US $ 10.5 million, which will benefit 1,700 families from several agricultural communities of Cañaris.
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26 Prefeasibility Study Progress Report, dated March 11, 2011. 27 Technical data of the project, Candente Copper.
Cañón Florida (Ex Bongará)
Operator Nexa Resources Perú. S.A.A.
Investor(s) 61%: Nexa Resources S.A. (Brazil)
39%: Solitario Zinc Corp. (USA)
LOCATION
Region Amazonas
Province(s) Bongará
District(s) Florida and Yambrasbamba
The project is located at an altitude between 2,400 and 2,800 masl
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment28 US$ 214 million Type of site Deposit of zinc (Zn) and lead (Pb)
Investment implemented
- Mineral resources29 3.3 Mt @ 12.2% Zn, 1.53% Pb, 18.51 g/t Ag
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Underground
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan29 12.5 years
Employment 160 in operation Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source30 Surface water and Underground
Plant capacity30 2,500 tons per day
Estimated annual production29
60,000 FMT of zinc
6,000 FMT of lead
200,000 ounces of silver
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☒Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The company has stated that during the third quarter of 2018 a drilling program designed to test the opportunity for expansion of resources identified by the deposit modeling will be initiated during the preparation of the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) of the project, which It was published on August 02, 2017.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The company does not have an EIAd for exploitation activities. However, the project has a Fourth Modification of its Environmental Impact Assessment Semidetached Approved by R.D. N ° 137-2018-MEM / DGAAM on June 19, 2018.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Project Operator has not yet submitted its application for authorization of exploitation activities
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
The Bongará project was renamed to Cañon Florida in 2017. During this year, the main activities consisted in the request for renewal of the environmental license of the IV Modification to the Semi-Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAsd) and in the development of social programs with the Shipasbamba Peasant Community and environmental monitoring.
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28 Press release, Solitario Zinc Corp. dated August 2, 2017. 29 Nexa Annual Report 2017. 30 Preliminary Economic Report, dated August 3, 2017.
Conga
Operator Minera Yanacocha S.R.L.
Investor(s) 51.35%: Newmont Mining Corporation (EEUU)
43.65%: Grupo Buenaventura (Peru)
5.00%: Sumitomo Corporation (Japan)
LOCATION
Region Cajamarca
Province(s) Celendín and Cajamarca
District(s) Sorochuco, Huasmin and La Encañada
El proyecto se ubica a una altitud de 3,700 a 4,300 masl.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment US$ 4800 billion Type of site Porphyry gold (Au) and copper (Cu)
Investment implemented
US$ 1237 billion Mineral reserves 504 Mt @ 0.28% Cu, 0.72 g/t Au
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan31 19 years
Employment31 8700 en Construction
1660 in operation Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source31 Reservoirs
Plant capacity32 92,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production
680,000 fine ounces of gold
54,000 FMT of copper
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☒Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The project has been paralyzed due to socio-environmental conflicts in the zone of direct and indirect influence.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The Second Modification of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the Conga mining project was approved by Directorial Resolution No. 228-2015-MEM / DGAAM approved on May 29, 2015.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved by R.D No. 035-2012-MEM-DGM on March 9, 2012.
Beneficiation concession
☐Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved for a Plant capacity of 92,000 MT / day through R.D. N ° 078-2012-MEM-FGM / V on March 1, 2012.
Additional data of the project:
The project includes the exploitation of Perol and Chaihuagon porphyry deposits. However, currently the project is paralyzed in suspended Feasibility stage.
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31 Approval of the Second Amendment of the Environmental Impact Assessment through R.D. 228-2015-MEM / DGAAM dated May 29, 2015. 32 Approval of the Mining plan through R.D 035-2012-MEM-DGM dated March 9, 2012.
Corani
Operator Bear Creek Mining S.A.C.
Investor(s) 100%: Bear Creek Mining Corporation (Canada)
LOCATION
Region Puno
Province(s) Carabaya
District(s) Corani
The project is located at an altitude between 4,600 to 5,200 masl
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment33 US$ 585 million Type of site33 Epithermal intermediate sulphidation with silver (Ag), lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn).
Investment implemented
US$ 24 million Mineral reserves33 137.6 Mt @ 51.6 g/t Ag, 0.91% Pb, 0.59% Zn
Start of construction 2019 Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations 2022 Mine lifespan34 18 years
Employment35 1500 in Construction
440 in operation Energy power33 65 MW
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source33 Surface and Underground water
Plant capacity 22,500 tons per day
Estimated annual production33
110,000 FMT of lead and silver
80,000 FMT of lead and zinc
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☒Detailed engineering
☐Construction
On September 4, 2018, Bear Creek Mining informed the Ministry of Energy and Mines of the start of the early works period.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
In November 2017, the Second Sustainability Technical Report (2nd ITS) was approved, which includes changes in the design of the Open pit, rearrangement of components in the processing facilities, change in the engineering design of the mine dismantling deposit and main relay as well as updating, rearrangement and relocation of water management facilities and addition of other infrastructures related to the project.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved by R.D No. 0119-2018-MEM-DGM on May 9, 2018.
Beneficiation concession
☐Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved for a Plant capacity of 22,500 MT / day through R.D. N ° 570-2018-MEM-DGM / V on June 25, 2018.
Additional data of the project:
The Project Operator is conducting an assessment of capital and operations savings, as well as time reduction
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33 Detailed engineering report (phase 1), September 2017. 34 Approval of the Mining plan through R.D. 119-2018-MEM-DGM, dated May 9, 2018. 35 Executive Summary of the Environmental Impact Assessment, February 2013.
Cotabambas
Operator Panoro Apurímac S.A.
Investor(s) 100%: Panoro Minerals Ltd. (Canada)
LOCATION
Region Apurímac
Province(s) Cotabambas
District(s) Cotabambas
The project is located at an approximate altitude of 4,000 m.s., 500 m. northwest of the city of Cotabambas.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment36 US$ 1533 billion Type of site38 Porphyry copper (Cu) and molybdenum (Mo)
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves37
117.1 Mt @ 0.42% Cu, 0.23 g/t Au, 2.74g/t Ag, 0.0013% Mo
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan38 17 years
Employment 454 in operation Energy power38 120 MWA
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source38 Runoff water
Plant capacity38 80,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production38
270,000 FMT of copper
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The project has a Mineral Resource Estimation Technical Report dated July 24, 2012. Additionally, in May 2015, the company submitted a Technical Report of the Preliminary Economic Survey (PEA), which was updated in November of the same year. Currently, Panoro Minerals is developing the drilling program for the project, which was restarted on February 22, 2018.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☒In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Project is developing the Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAd) for exploitation activities.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Project Operator has not yet submitted its application for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
On January 16, 2017, Panoro Minerals announced, through Significance of Significance in the Securities Market Superintendence (SMV), the signing of an agreement with the Community of Cochapata. The completion of the same constitutes the second such agreement completed with the community since Panoro acquired the Cotabambas project. Said agreement includes commitments of a similar nature to those previously subscribed with the main component of land acquisition for members of the existing community in the rural area of Anta.
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36 Corporate presentation "Developing Peru's Copper Potential", August 2018. 37 Press Release, Panoro Minerals Ltd, dated August 20, 2018. 38 Preliminary Economic Survey dated September 22, 2015.
Don Javier
Operator Junefield Group S.A.
Investor(s) 100%: Junefield Mineral Resources Holding Limited (China)
LOCATION
Region Arequipa
Province(s) Arequipa
District(s) Yarabamba
The project is located at an altitude between 2,400 and 2,900 masl
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment US$ 600 million Type of site39 Porphyry copper (Cu) and molybdenum (Mo)
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves39 182 Mt @ 0.45% Cu, 212 ppm Mo, 3.0 ppm Ag
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan Not available
Employment To be defined Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Not available
Plant capacity Not available
Estimated annual production
34,425 FMT of copper
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The company continues performing the drilling of the approved platforms in the Modification of its Semidetailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAsd). The current budget for the exploration activities of the project is US $ 25 million, and currently it has a physical advance percentage of 65%. It is expected that these activities will culminate in the current year.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The company does not have an EIAd for exploitation activities. However, it has a Modification to its Semidetailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAsd) Approved by R.D. N ° 080-2014-MEM / DGAAM on February 13, 2014. Additionally, the project has a First Sustained Technical Report Approved on November 9, 2017 through R.D. N ° 313-2017-MEM-DGAAM, whose main objective is to extend the project schedule for 12 months.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Project Operator has not yet submitted its application for authorization of exploitation activities
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
The company has reported exploration investments until October 2017, which were resumed in February 2018. Currently, the company carries out these activities giving emphasis to environmental and community aspects, in order to establish negotiation bridges with localities in the area. .
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39. Technical report dated November 15, 2013.
El Galeno
Operator Lumina Copper S.A.C.
Investor(s) 60%: China Minmetals Corporation (China)
40%: Jiangxi Copper Ltd. (China)
LOCATION
Region Cajamarca
Province(s) Celendín and Cajamarca
District(s) Sorochuco and La Encañada
The project is located at an altitude between 3,800 to 4,200 masl
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment US$ 3500 billion Type of site40 Porphyry copper (Cu), gold (Au), silver (Ag) and molybdenum (Mo)
Investment implemented
US$ 278.4 million Mineral reserves40 660,985 Mt @ 0.5% Cu, 0.013% Mo, 0.12 g/t Au, 2.51 g/t Ag
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan40 20.4 years
Employment 4000 in Construction
1200 in operation Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Not available
Plant capacity40 90,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production40
144,353 FMT copper
82,324 ounces of gold
2,021,254 ounces of silver
2,277 FMT molybdenum
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The company is conducting complementary exploration. Due to this, in September 2017, it has requested authorization from the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) to continue exploring for three more years in order to carry out complementary studies. It is worth mentioning that the geography of the place is complicated and faces a series of conflicts related to the use of water.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The project does not have an EIAd for exploitation activities. However, it has a Fourth Modification to its semi-detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAsd), for exploration activities, which was rectified by RD No. 514-2014-MEM-DGAAM on October 10, 2014. Currently, the company presented on September 12, 2018 its Fifth Modification of its EIAsd whose objective is to extend the schedule for 3 years for the development of complementary studies.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
Specialists have indicated that one option would be for the projects in the area (Conga, Michiquillay, El Galeno) to form a consortium in order to transport the concentrates obtained to the coast through a pipeline. In this way, it is estimated that an investment of this type has greater environmental viability since the impact and the footprint on the environment is reduced.
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40 Prefeasibility study dated February 19, 2007.
El Padrino and Hilarión
Operator Nexa Resources Perú. S.A.A.
Investor(s) 80.24%: Nexa Resources S.A. (Brazil)
19.76%: Other shareholders
LOCATION
Region Áncash
Province(s) Bolognesi
District(s) Aquia
The project is located at an altitude between 4,000 and 4,900 m.s.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment US$ 470 million Type of site41 Deposit of zinc (Zn), lead (Pb) and silver (Ag)
Investment implemented
- Mineral resources42 69.4 Mt @ 3.79% Zn, 0.71%Pb, 31.3 g/t Ag
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Underground
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan43 11 years
Employment To be defined Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Not available
Plant capacity 10,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production
138,618 FMT zinc
21,420 FMT lead
4.03 million fine ounces of silver
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☒Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
During 2017, the company carried out mappings and geological sections in the El Padrino deposit, to evaluate the potential for expansion of resources. The current mineral resources are contained within the Hilarion and El Padrino deposits which are 3 km away from each other.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☒In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The company is managing the development of its Environmental Impact Assessment Detailed (EIAd). In this sense, the National Service of Environmental Certification for Sustainable Investments (SENACE) approved the Terms of Reference (TOR) on August 9, 2016 by R.D. N ° 064-2016-SENACE / DCA. Also, on January 11, 2018 through R.D. N ° 011-2018-SENACE-JEF / DEAR approved the Citizen Participation Plan (for the preparation of the EIAd).
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Project Operator has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
Currently, the project has a Third Modification of its Semidetailed Environmental Impact Assessment (3rd EIAsd) Approved on August 31, 2017 through R.D. N ° 240-2017-MEM / DGAAM whose purpose is to execute 72 drilling platforms, of which 53 correspond to approved platforms in previous environmental management instruments and 19 correspond to new platforms. On the other hand, in 2019, the company plans to start the construction of an exploration tunnel between El Padrino and Hilarión in order to establish synergies between them and connect them for better performance.
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41 Technical report dated August 4, 2017. 42 Compañía Minera Milpo, Annual Report 2017. 43 Approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment through R.D. 064-2016-SENACE / DCA dated August 9, 2016.
Fosfatos Mantaro
Operator Mantaro Perú S.A.C.
Investor(s) 100%: ITAFOS ( United Kingdom)
LOCATION
Region Junín
Province(s) Concepción
District(s) Aco
The project is located 250 km east of Lima.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment US$ 850 million Type of site44 Deposit of marine sedimentary origin
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves44 39.5 Mt @ 10% P2O5
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan Not available
Employment To be defined Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Not available
Plant capacity Not available
Estimated annual production44
1 million - 1.5 million FMT of phosphate
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The Prefeasibility study was completed and published in February 2010.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The company still does not have a Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAd) for exploitation activities.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
It is planned to sell the expected production to fertilizer manufacturers. Regarding the development of the project, strategic alternatives for better decision making are currently being evaluated.
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44 Technical report dated March 16, 2010.
Fosfatos Pacífico
Operator Fosfatos del Pacífico S.A.
Investor(s) 70%: Fossal S.A.A. (Perú)
30%: Mitsubishi Corporation (Japan)
LOCATION
Region Piura
Province(s) Sechura
District(s) Illescas
El proyecto se encuentra dentro de la franja desierta del territorio peruano
entre los 0 50 masl.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment45 US$ 831.1 million Type of site Deposit of marine sedimentary origin
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves 108.1 Mt @ 17.8% P2O5
Start of construction 2021 Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations 2024 Mine lifespan46 20 years
Employment46 2437 in Construction
482 in operation Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source47 Sea water
Plant capacity47 18,790 tons per day
Estimated annual production47
2,500,000 FMT of phosphate
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☒Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The company is carrying out explorations in the approved area of the Modification of the Environmental Impact Assessment of the Phosphates Project to confirm new reserves within the phosphate rock sedimentary deposit in the Bayóvar N ° 9 concession.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved by R.D.N° 119-2014-EM / DGAAM on March 11, 2014. Also, on August 3, 2018, by R.D. N ° 112-2018-SENACE-JEF /DEAR was awarded the first Sustainability Technical Report (1st ITS) of its MEIA, which aims to conduct exploration activities to confirm new reserves within the sedimentary rock phosphate deposit at the Bayóvar concession No. 9
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved by R.D No. 331-2015-MEM-DGM / V on July 24, 2015.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The company submitted the application in 2015, which was observed and notified to the company on August 19 of the same year. On October 14, 2015, the company declined to continue with the process.
Additional data of the project:
Given that the project's development zone does not have sufficient infrastructure facilities for roads, electricity or water availability, the company has considered the project as an integral development that includes the construction of a road for the transfer of the concentrate, laying of an electric transmission line and the implementation of a system for the collection and pumping of seawater through an aqueduct from the coast to the plant and mine area.
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45 Corporate presentation, Fosfatos del Pacífico, dated December 31, 2016. 46 Application for Modification of the Environmental Impact Assessment dated September 9, 2016. 47 Approval of the First Amendment of the Environmental Impact Assessment dated September 9, 2016.
Haquira
Operator Minera Antares Perú S.A.C.
Investor(s) 100%: First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (Canada)
LOCATION
Region Apurímac
Province(s) Cotabambas and Grau
District(s) Chalhuahuacho and Progreso
The project is located in southern Peru, on the eastern side of the Peruvian Andes, between 3,850 and 4,400 m.s.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment48 US$ 1860 billion Type of site48 Porphyry copper (Cu) and molybdenum (Mo)
Investment implemented
- Mineral resources49 569 Mt @ 0.56% Cu
Start of construction 2021 Type of mine Open pit and Underground
Start of operations 2024 Mine lifespan48 20 years
Employment To be defined Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source48 Surface and Underground water
Plant capacity48
30,000 tons per day according to leaching method
100,000 tons per day according to the flotation method
Estimated annual production48
337,790 thousand pounds of copper
6,742 thousand pounds of Molybdenum
1199 thousand ounces of silver
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The project has a Preliminary Economic Study published on September 2, 2010.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☒In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The company is currently establishing the baseline of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession
Additional data of the project:
The Haquira project is one of the largest undeveloped copper deposits in the world with high potential for large-scale mining work. The mine plan includes an exploitation of Open pit and Underground, because the geological analysis to date, which includes drilling, sampling and modeling, has identified an area with underground potential, below the Haquira Este pit.
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48 Technical Report of the Preliminary Economic Evaluation dated September 2, 2010. 49 Corporate presentation, First Quantum, May 2017.
Hierro Apurímac
Operator Apurímac Ferrum S.A.
Investor(s) 100%: Strike Resources Limited. (Australia)
LOCATION
Region Apurímac
Province(s) Andahuaylas
District(s) Andahuaylas
The project is located at an approximate altitude of 3,500 m.s., with a total concession area of 7,500 ha.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment50 US$ 2900 billion Type of site Deposit of iron oxide (Fe)
Investment implemented
US$ 50 million Mineral reserves51
269 Mt @ 57.3% Fe
(142 Mt Indicated Resource at 57.84% Fe and 127 Mt Inferred Resource at 56.7% Fe).
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan50 20 years
Employment To be defined Energy power50 125 MW
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source50 Surface water (rain)
Plant capacity Not available
Estimated annual production52
20 million FMT of iron
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
A Prefeasibility Study (PFS) completed in 2008 and updated in 2010 was prepared.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The company still does not have a Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAd) for exploitation activities.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
. The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
In December 2016, the company entered into a conditional sale agreement with a subsidiary of the Chinese group Zhongrong Xinda for the sale of the iron projects that Strike has in Cusco and Apurímac, for the sum of US $ 10 million. However, in April 2017, the group announced that it was no longer interested in acquiring Peruvian projects.
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50 Market Announcement, Strike Resources Ltd dated July 23rd, 2008. 51 Quarterly report as of June 30, 2018. 52 Market Announcement, Strike Resources Ltd dated February 8th, 2008.
Integración Coroccohuayco
Operator Compañía Minera Antapaccay S.A.
Investor(s) 100%: Glencore PLC (Switzerland)
LOCATION
Region Cusco
Province(s) Espinar
District(s) Espinar
The project is located at an approximate altitude of 4,150 masl.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment53 US$ 590 million Type of site54 Skarn of copper (Cu) and gold (Au)
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves 54
Open pit: 63 Mt @ 0.63% Cu, 0.07 g/t Au, 1.98 g/t Ag
Underground: 121 Mt @ 1.22% Cu, 0.02 g/t Au, 3.86 g/t Ag
Start of construction 2019 Type of mine55 Open pit and Underground
Start of operations 2022 Mine lifespan56 25 years
Employment55 1871 in Construction
1092 in operation Energy power55 621,14 GW
Type of project
☐ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☒ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source55 Underground water
Plant capacity56 20,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production55
105,000 FMT of copper
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☒Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The company concluded its Feasibility studies in 2017 and is conducting technical studies in hydrogeology, geotechnics and geometallurgy. The project has a Semi-Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAsd) for the Coroccohuayco exploration project that was approved by Directorial Resolution No. 233-2010-MEM / AAM of July 19, 2010 as well as a First Amendment of its EIAsd (1st. EIAd) approved by Directorial Resolution N ° 396-2014-MEM / AAM of August 6, 2014.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☒In evaluation
☐Approved
The modification of the EIA of the Antapaccay Expansion Tintaya - Coroccohuayco Integration project presented on January 26, 2017 is In evaluation by SENACE
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Project Operator has not yet submitted its application for authorization of exploitation activities
Beneficiation concession
☐Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved for a capacity of 19,400 MT / day of the Beneficiation concession Tintaya by R.D No. 148-2005-MEM / DGM on May 9, 2005.
Additional data of the project:
The project will begin with the expansion of the Tintaya pit for after 3 years put into production of the Coroccohuayco pit. Around the year 2029 until the year 2045, the method of exploitation will be changed to underground for the Coroccohuayco deposit. On the other hand, the Project will use components (mainly the concentrator plant and tailings dam) of the Antapacay Mining Unit.
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53 Request for Modification of the Environmental Impact Assessment project Antapaccay Tintaya Expansion - Coroccohuayco Integration. 54 Resource and Booking Report as of December 31, 2017 55 Corporate presentation, September 2018. 56 Corporate presentation, 2013
La Granja
Operator Rio Tinto Minera Perú Limitada S.A.C.
Investor(s) 100% Rio Tinto Plc. (United Kingdom; Australia)
LOCATION
Region Cajamarca
Province(s) Chota
District(s) Querocoto
The project is located at an altitude between 2,000 and 2,800 masl
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment US$ 5,000 billion Type of site57 Epithermal High Sulphuration with copper content (Cu)
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves58 4,320 Mt @ 0.51% Cu
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan59 40 years
Employment 6000 in Construction
1660 in operation Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source57 Surface water (rain)
Plant capacity Not available
Estimated annual production
500,000 FMT of copper
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The company is doing advanced exploration. For this, it has a Semi-Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAsd) Approved by Directorial Resolution No. 133-2007-MEM / AAM and a Eleventh Amendment (11th EIAsd) approved by Directorial Resolution No. 432-2015-MEM / DGAAM of 11 November 2015
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The company still does not have a Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAd) for exploitation activities.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
The La Granja project is considered one of the largest developed copper deposits in the world. In this regard, according to the contract signed between Rio Tinto and the Peruvian government, the mining company undertook to deliver a Feasibility study by the end of 2016, otherwise the contract would be valid. However, the Peruvian government signed an addendum to said contract in order to correct the aforementioned term, extending it for ten more years, since certain metallurgical problems (arsenic) have not yet been resolved.
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57 Technical Report, January 2012. 58 Rio Tinto, Annual Report 2017. 59 Corporate presentation, dated December 3, 2013
Los Calatos
Operator Minera Hampton Perú S.A.C
Investor(s)60 100%: CD Capital Natural Resources Fund III (United Kingdom)
LOCATION
Region Moquegua
Province(s) Mariscal Nieto
District(s) Moquegua and Torata
The project is located at an altitude between 2,800 and 3,500 masl between Los Calatos hills, where the project is named.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment61 US$ 655 million Type of site62 Porphyry copper (Cu) and molybdenum (Mo)
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves61 136.5 Mt @ 0.73% Cu, 434 ppm Mo
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine62 Underground
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan61 22 years
Employment To be defined Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source62 Sea water
Plant capacity Not available
Estimated annual production61
50,000 FMT of copper
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
Currently, the company is exploring the determined area of the project according to the Second Modification of its semi-detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAsd). The budget for this exploration is US $ 104 million and has a percentage of physical progress of more than 80%.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☒In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
On April 25, the company informed the National Service for Sustainable Investments (SENACE) that the start date of the elaboration of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAd) for exploitation activities would be June 1, 2018.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
On June 27, 2017, Metminco Limited announced the sale of 49% of the project to CD Capital for an approximate amount of US $ 5 million, with which CD Capital obtained 100% of the shares.
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60 Press Release, Metminco, June 27, 2017. 61 Annual Report, Metminco, 2016. 62 Presentation to investors, September 2015.
Los Chancas
Operator Southern Perú Copper Corporation, Sucursal del Perú
Investor(s) 88.9%: Grupo México S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico)
11.1%: Other (floating capital)
LOCATION
Region Apurímac
Province(s) Aymaraes
District(s) Tapapyrihua
The project is located at an altitude between 3,600 to 3,800 m.s., approximately 910 km from Lima.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment63 US$ 2800 billion Type of site Porphyry copper (Cu) and molybdenum (Mo)
Investment implemented
US$ 54 million Mineral reserves 545 Mt @ 0.59% Cu, 0.04% Mo, 0.039 g/t Au
Start of construction 2021 Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations 2022 Mine lifespan Not available
Employment To be defined Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Not available
Plant capacity 4,700 tons per day
Estimated annual production63
130,000 FMT of copper
7,500 FMT of molybdenum
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
During 2017, the company carried out works for the development of social and environmental improvements with the local communities to carry out the environmental impact assessment.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☒In evaluation
☐Approved
The Environmental Impact Assessment of the Los Chancas Mining Exploitation Project was presented to the National Service of Environmental Certification for Sustainable Investments (SENACE) on August 17, 2018.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession
Additional data of the project:
The Los Chancas project will be a combined ESDE operation, which is a state-of-the-art technology with the highest international environmental standards. The deposit has copper, molybdenum and gold. According to the studies, they are analyzing whether it is more convenient to process the minerals through leaching, which is a cheaper and low initial capital process (CAPEX) but where molybdenum or gold is not recovered, or if the flotation option is chosen, alternative where the 3 metals can be recovered, but the initial capital will be higher.
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63 Results second quarter and six months 2018, Southern Corp, dated July 24, 2018.
Macusani
Operator Macusani Yellowcake S.A.C.
Investor(s) 99.5 %: Plateau Energy Metals Inc. (Canada)
0.5%: Other
LOCATION
Region Puno
Province(s) Carabaya
District(s) Corani and Macusani
The project is located at an approximate altitude between 4,150 and 5,200 meters above sea level.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment64 US$ 800 million Type of site65 Deposit of uranium (U) and lithium (Li)
Investment implemented
- Mineral resources66
Falchani: 40.58 Mt @ 3104 ppm Li, 121.7 Mt @ 2724 ppm Li
Macusani: 60.7 Mt @ 324.81 ppm U3O8
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine65 Open pit o Underground (To be defined)
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan65 10 years
Employment To be defined Energy power65 15 MVA
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Not available
Plant capacity Not available
Estimated annual production
Not available
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
On September 6, 2018, the company published a technical report on lithium mineral resources in Falchani.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The project does not have a Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAd). However, the company expects to complete the preparation, communication and presentation process during 2019.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Project Operator has not yet submitted its application for authorization of exploitation activities
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
During 2018 and 2019, Plateau Energy plans to continue carrying out explorations in order to expand its resources, confirm net reserves and define the geometry of the reserves. Likewise, it plans to complete its optimization and Feasibility study in the same period. Additionally, the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) is expected to be completed by the end of 2018.
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64 Plateau Energy Metals outlines lithium, uranium resources at Falchani, SNL dated July 17th, 2018. 65 Technical report of resource estimate, May 2016. 66 Technical report of resource estimate dated September 6, 2018.
Magistral
Operator Nexa Resources Perú. S.A.A.
Investor(s) 80.24%: Nexa Resources S.A. (Brazil)
19.76%: Other shareholders
LOCATION
Region Áncash
Province(s) Pallasca
District(s) Conchucos
The project is located at an altitude between 4,100 and 4,300 masl, approximately at 450 km to the northwest of the city of Lima.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment67 US$ 480 million Type of site68 Copper porphyry type copper (Cu) and molybdenum (Mo)
Investment implemented
- Mineral resources68 205.3Mt @0.52% Cu, 0.05% Mo, 2.96 g/t Ag
Start of construction 2022 Type of mine68 Open pit
Start of operations 2023 Mine lifespan68 16 years
Employment67 1170 in Construction
371 in operation Energy power69 57.7 MW
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source69 Pit water drainage, dump and tailings deposit
Plant capacity68 30,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production68
40,000 FMT copper
3,000 FMT molybdenum
600,000 ounces of silver
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☒Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
In June 2018, the drilling campaign concluded, which allowed the start of the selection of samples to start metallurgical tests. Likewise, during the third quarter of 2017, the preliminary economic studies (PEA) were completed in which aspects related to the expected production of the mines were defined, among other variables.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved on September 15, 2016 through R.D. N ° 278-2016-MEM-DGAAM. Likewise, it has a First Sustainability Technical Report (1st STI) Approved by Directorial Resolution No. 311-2017-SENACE / DCA dated October 16, 2017.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession
Additional data of the project:
The processing capacity of the Project is divided into 3 stages:
Stage 1: During the first 3 years with 10,000 TM / day. Step 2: From year 2 to 7, with 20,000 MT / day. Step 3: Year 8 to 15, with 30,000 MT / day.
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67 Environmental Impact Assessment, August 2016. 68 Annual report, Nexa, 2017. 69 Approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment by R.D. 278-2016-MEM-DGAAM dated September 15, 2016.
Michiquillay
Operator Southern Perú Copper Corporation, Sucursal del Perú
Investor(s) 88.9%: Grupo México S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico)
11.1%: Other (floating capital)
LOCATION
Region Cajamarca
Province(s) Cajamarca
District(s) La Encañada
The project is located at an altitude between 3,275 masl and 4,000 masl, on the lands of the Campesino Community of Michiquillay and La Encañada.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment70 US$ 2,500 billion Type of site Porphyry copper
Investment implemented
- Mineral resources70 1,150 Mt @ 0.63% Cu
Start of construction 2022 Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations 2025 Mine lifespan70 25 years
Employment To be defined Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Not available
Plant capacity Not available
Estimated annual production70
225,000 FMT of copper
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
On June 12, 2018, the Southern Peru Copper Corporation mining company, Sucursal del Peru, signed the Transfer Agreement for the development of the project, where the ownership of 18 mining concessions was transferred.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The project does not yet have a Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAd) for exploitation activities.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
The project will create significant business opportunities in the Cajamarca Region, generate news jobs for local communities and contribute taxes and royalties to national, regional and local governments.
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70 Results second quarter and six months 2018, Southern Corp, dated July 24, 2018.
Mina Justa
Operator Marcobre S.A.C.
Investor(s) 60%: Grupo Breca (Peru)
40%: Empresas COPEC S.A. (Chile)
LOCATION
Region Ica
Province(s) Nazca
District(s) San Juan de Marcona
The project is located at an altitude of 800 masl.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment71 US$ 1600 billion Type of site Copper deposit (Cu)
Investment implemented
US$ 189 million Mineral reserves72 171.5 Mt of oxide ore, 93.9 Mt of sulfide ore
Start of construction 2018 Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations 2020 Mine lifespan73 16 years
Employment74 3000 in Construction
1000 in operation Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source75 Desalination of sea water
Plant capacity76 56,678 tons per day
Estimated annual production75
102,000 FMT of copper concentrate
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☒Construction
On August 22, 2018, in the morning hours, the company executed the first blasting in the project.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The project has an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and a Modification (MEIA) approved in September 2017. Also, in December 2017, the First Sustainability Technical Report of the Mina Justa Project (1st ITS) was approved to optimize operations , through the modification, relocation, Expansion and addition of main and auxiliary components as well as proposing the relocation of the stations of the Underground water monitoring program and the domestic effluent monitoring program and to make precisions in the environmental management plan and plan of contingencies
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved by Resolution No. 0149-2015-MEM-DGM / V on April 16, 2015.
Beneficiation concession
☐Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved by R.D No. 0795-2018-MEM-DGM / V dated October 22, 2018.
Additional data of the project:
The Project considers a seawater supply system through an aqueduct of 41 km, from the port of Marcona to the desalination plant located in the Project sector. On the other hand, the power supply will be obtained from a transmission line from the Poroma substation, located approximately 11 km from the Project. Also, in the area there is good infrastructure of roads, port, electricity supply and airport. The social and environmental conditions are favorable, since it is a mining, desert and low population density area.
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71 Annual Report, Minsur S.A dated March 28, 2018. 72 Approval of the First Sustainability Technical Report by R.D 029-2017-SENACE-JEF / DEAR dated December 12, 2017. 73 Approval of the Modification of the Environmental Impact Assessment through R.D. 236-2017-SENACE / DCA dated September 1, 2017 74 Corporate presentation, Marcobre dated February 17, 2017. 75 Technical sheet, Marcobre. 76 Beneficiation concession application publication notice report dated June 27, 2018.
Ollachea
Operator Minera Kuri Kullu S.A.
Investor(s) 100%: Minera IRL Limited ( Australia)
LOCATION
Region Puno
Province(s) Carabaya
District(s) Ollachea
The project is located at an approximate altitude between 2,900 and 3,850 m.s., on surface land of the Peasant Community of Ollachea.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment77 US$ 177.5 million Type of site78 Orogenic auriferous (Au) housed in shear zone
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves78 9.2 Mt @ 3.4 g/t Au
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Underground
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan78 9 years
Employment 364 in operation Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source79 Water recirculated from sinks
Plant capacity80 3,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production78
100,000 fine ounces of gold
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☒Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The company has completed a post-definitive feasibility study optimization.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was approved by Directorial Resolution No. 363-2013-MEM-AAM of March 5, 2013. Subsequently, in 2014, a Sustaining Technical Report (ITS) was approved, which aimed to analyze, evaluate and propose the necessary environmental measures to ensure the sustainability of the project
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☒In evaluation
☐Approved
The company requested on March 26, 2018 an extension of the term for authorization to start activities, in order to correct the observations
Beneficiation concession
☐Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved for a Plant capacity of 3,000TM / day through R.D No. 0235-2014-MEM-DGM / V on June 25, 2014.
Additional data of the project:
The company has financing problems in order to continue with the project. Currently, he is in an arbitration process with the Development Finance Corporation (COFIDE) before the Chamber of Commerce of Lima (CCL), because COFIDE had granted a loan for US $ 70 million; however, the payment did not become effective on the agreed date. For this reason, COFIDE refuses to make an additional loan for US $ 240 million.
77 Application for authorization of the Mining plan, April 2017. 78 Annual Information Form dated March 28, 2018. 79 Approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment by R.D 363-2013-MEM / AAM dated September 25, 2013. 80 Approval of the Beneficiation concession project through Resolution 235-2014-MEM-DGM / V dated June 25, 2014.
Optimización Lagunas Norte
Operator Minera Barrick Misquichilca S.A.
Investor(s) 100%: Barrick Gold Corporation (Canada)
LOCATION
Region La Libertad
Province(s) Santiago De Chuco
District(s) Quiruvilca
The project is located at an approximate altitude between 3,700 and 4,200 m.s., 130 km from the city of Trujillo and 11 km northwest of the town of Quiruvilca.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment81 US$ 639.7 million Type of site81 Gold deposit (Au)
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves81 63.6 Mt @ 1.82g/t Au, 4.77 g/t Ag
Start of construction 2019 Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations 2021 Mine lifespan82 10 years
Employment 1096 in operation Energy power 11.5 MVA
Type of project
☐ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☒ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Not available
Plant capacity81 6,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production81
240,000 ounces of gold (100,000 additional gold ounces)
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☒Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The expansion of the U.M Lagunas Norte includes two phases. The first one called "Carbon Mineral Project (CMOP)", which is expected to culminate the detailed engineering studies to obtain the Construction permit, and in this way to present the proposal to Barrick's investment committee in Toronto in order to year. Thus, it is estimated that Construction will begin in 2019 and the operation in 2021. In parallel, it is developing the second phase called "Refractory Material Project", which is currently under study.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The Second Modification of its Environmental Impact Assessment (2nd MEIAD) of the Lagunas Norte Mining Unit approved by Directorial Resolution No. 274-2015-MEM / DGAAM of July 14, 2015.
The Second ITS was presented on September 29, 2018 whose objective is to modify the optimization of Approved processes in the First ITS.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The project does not include a new authorization to start exploitation and approval of the Mining plan.
Beneficiation concession
☐Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved for a Plant capacity of 70,000 MT / day by Directorial Resolution No. 1021-2017-MEM-DGM / V on November 6, 2017.
Additional data of the project:
The carbonaceous minerals have been extracted as part of the Mining plan of the Lagunas Norte mines since the beginning of the operation and have been stored in stockpiles inside and outside the pit. It is proposed the processing of these carbonaceous minerals, as well as the remaining material, to extend the life of the U.M Lagunas Norte.
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81 Technical Report dated March 21, 2016 82 Fourth quarter results as of December 31, 2017.
Pampa de Pongo
Operator Jinzhao Mining Perú S.A.
Investor(s) 100%: Zhongrong Xinda Group Co. Ltd. (China)
LOCATION
Region Arequipa
Province(s) Caravelí
District(s) Bella Unión and Lomas
The project is located at an altitude of approximately 400 masl, 50 km south of the city of Nazca and 550 km from the city of Lima.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment83 US$ 2,200 billion Type of site84 Magnetic iron ore deposit (Fe)
Investment implemented
US$ 69 million Mineral reserves84 910.5 Mt @ 38.6 % Fe, 0.06 ppm Au, 0.1% Cu
Start of construction 2020 Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations 2023 Mine lifespan83 23.5 years
Employment 3294 in Construction
1256 in operation Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Not available
Plant capacity Not available
Estimated annual production83
28.19 million FMT of iron
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☒Detailed engineering
☐Construction
Currently, is in search of financing, as a first step, on July 20, 2018 he signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Jiangxi Copper Group.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The project has an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Approved by Directorial Resolution No. 044-2015-MEM-DGAAM of January 22, 2015. Likewise, in January 2018, the company presented the First Modification of the EIAd, which is In evaluation by the National Service of Environmental Certification for Sustainable Investments (SENACE).
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved by R.D N ° 0084-2018-MEM-DGM on March 26, 2018.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession
Additional data of the project:
The company is in the search of partners for the development of the project. Also, explorations are being carried out to determine copper mineral resources.
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83 Corporate presentation to the Ministry of Energy and Mines dated September 24, 2018 84 Mining plan Stage I, February 2018.
Pukaqaqa
Operator Nexa Resources Perú. S.A.A.
Investor(s) 80.24%: Nexa Resources S.A. (Brazil)
19.76%: Other shareholders
LOCATION
Region Huancavelica
Province(s) Huancavelica
District(s) Huando, Ascensión and Huancavelica
The project is located at an approximate altitude between 4,200 and 4,860 masl
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment85 US$ 706.3 million Type of site86 Skarn in copper (Cu) and gold (Au)
Investment implemented
- Mineral resources86 309 Mt @ 0.41 Cu
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan85 16 years
Employment85 2500 in Construction
300 in operation Energy power87 56.469 MVA
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source85 Reservoir water
Plant capacity85 30,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production85
40,600 FMT of copper
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
During the second quarter of 2018, the social license was obtained to start the drilling campaign. Additionally, the project prefeasibility study (PFS) is in progress.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved on March 9, 2015 through R.D.N ° 130-2015-MEM / DGAAM. It also has a First Sustainability Technical Report (ITS) for the main components of the Pukaqaqa Approved mining unit on October 31, 2017.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
The company is redefining the project. For this they have applied the methodology "Front End Loading" to save costs (phase 1). Currently, he is in the stage of selection of alternatives (phase 2) to subsequently develop the basic engineering studies and execution plan (phase 3).
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85 Approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment dated March 9, 2015. 86 Annual Report, Nexa, 2017.
Quecher Main
Operator Minera Yanacocha S.R.L.
Investor(s) 51.35%: Newmont Mining Corporation (USA)
43.65%: Grupo Buenaventura (Peru)
5.00%: Sumitomo Corporation (Japan)
LOCATION
Region Cajamarca
Province(s) Cajamarca
District(s) Byears del Inca, La Encañada and Cajamarca
The project is located at an altitude between 3,700 and 4,000 masl
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment88 US$ 300 million Type of site89 Deposit of gold oxides (Au)
Investment implemented
US$ 87 million Mineral reserves88 92 Mt @ 0.52 g/t Au
Start of construction 2018 Type of mine Open pit and Underground
Start of operations 2019 Mine lifespan89 8 years
Employment89 280 in Construction
1000 in operation Energy power Not available
Type of project
☐ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☒ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source89 Surface and Underground water
Plant capacity Not available
Estimated annual production88
200,000 fine ounces of gold
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☒Construction
In the first quarter of 2018, the operator company announced the start of construction of the project.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The project will be developed in the areas approved in the Fifth Modification of the Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (5th MEIAD) of the Caracago Supplementary Project Yanacocha Este (SYE), which was approved by Directorial Resolution No. 361-2016-MEM-DGAAM on 16 December 2016
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Authorization for Chaquicocha 3, disassemble Chaquicocha and Carachugo Approved with R.D. N ° 0077-2018-MEM-DGM on March 8, 2018. Approval of the Mining plan of Chaquicocha underground south through R.D No. 0730-2017-MEM-DGM on August 15, 2017.
Beneficiation concession
☐Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved for a Plant capacity of 70,000TM / day through R.D No. 0793-2017-MEM-DGM / V on September 8, 2017 for the Construction of the PAD Carachugo Stage 14.
Additional data of the project:
It is expected that the first commercial production will be in the fourth quarter of 2019.
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88 Corporate presentation, Newmont, September 2018. 89 Fifth Modification of the Environmental Impact Assessment, July 2016.
Quechua
Operator Compañía Minera Quechua S.A.
Investor(s) 66%: JX Nippon Mining Holdings (Japan)
34%: Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. (Japan)
LOCATION
Region Cusco
Province(s) Espinar
District(s) Espinar
The project is located at an approximate altitude between 4,000 and 4,600 masl and the area is accessed from Arequipa by the paved road to the town of Imata, and then arrive at the town of Condoroma
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment90 US$ 1,290 billion Type of site91 Porphide of copper (Cu) and molybdenum (Mo)
Investment implemented
US$ 134 million Mineral resources91 680 Mt @ 0.38% Cu
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine91 Open pit
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan91 17 years
Employment To be defined Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Not available
Plant capacity Not available
Estimated annual production91
76,000 FMT of copper
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☒Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The company continues carrying out explorations in the area and working on the social and environmental aspects of the project.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The project does not yet have a Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAd) for exploitation activities.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
The company culminated with the Feasibility study in 2011. This study indicates that economically viable development could be possible if copper prices remain above an adequate average. In turn, this argues that mineral reserves have been smaller and Construction costs higher than estimates, which makes it necessary to evaluate the potential of nearby deposits and improve costs.
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90 Monthly Statistical Declaration, Investment Program, August 2018. 91 Press Release, Pan Pacific Copper, dated November 30, 2009.
Quellaveco
Operator Anglo American Quellaveco S.A.
Investor(s) 60%: Anglo American plc (United Kingdom)
40%: Mitsubishi Coporation (Japan)
LOCATION
Region Moquegua
Province(s) Mariscal Nieto
District(s) Torata
The project is located at an altitude of 3,500 masl. and will cover an approximate area of 39,279.42 hectares
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment92 US$ 5300 billion Type of site Porphyry copper (Cu) and molybdenum (Mo)
Investment implemented
US$ 1315.2 billion Mineral reserves93 1,300 Mt @ 0.57% Cu
Start of construction 2018 Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations 2022 Mine lifespan94 34 years
Employment93 9000 in Construction
2500 in operation Energy power94 140 MW
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source93 Intake of the Titire river and Vizcachas dam
Plant capacity93 127,500 tons per day
Estimated annual production93
300,000 FMT of copper
6,000 FMT of molybdenum
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☒Construction
The Board of Directors of the company approved the development of the project on July 25, 2018.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The project has the Fourth Modification (4th MEIA) of RD No. 339-2015-MEM-DGAAM Approved on August 28, 2015, which includes the increase in ore processing capacity from 85,000 to 127,500 tons per day , extending the useful life of the concentrator plant from 32 years to 34 years.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The Project has authorized the modification of the Mining plan Approved on March 8, 2016 of R.D. No. 0075-2016-MEM-DGM / V.
Beneficiation concession
☐Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved for a capacity of 127,500 MT / day through R.D. N ° 018-2016-MEM-DGM / V on January 20, 2016.
Additional data of the project:
The copper concentrate obtained in the operation stage will be conducted to the port of Ilo. At the closure of the mine, the river channel will be restored using the co-disposal technique, which consists of filling the pit with the sterile material collected during the operation stage.
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92 Press release, AngloAmerican, dated July 25, 2018. 93 Press release, AngloAmerican, dated July 26, 2018. 94 Approval of the Fourth Amendment of the Environmental Impact Assessment through R.D 33-2015-MEM / DGAAM dated August 28, 2015.
Quicay II
Operator Corporación Minera Centauro S.A.C.
Investor(s) 100%: Corporación Minera Centauro ( Peru)
LOCATION
Region Pasco
Province(s) Pasco
District(s) Simón Bolívar
The project is located at an altitude of 4,400 masl, 2.5 km north of the Quicay mine, in the central Andes of Peru.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment95 US$ 400 million Type of site96 Porphyry copper (Cu) and gold (Au)
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves/resources
Not available
Start of construction 2021 Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations 2023 Mine lifespan Not available
Employment To be defined Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Not available
Plant capacity 20,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production
17,280 FMT of copper
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
Currently, Corporación Minera Centauro S.A.C continues carrying out intensive exploration programs in the project area. In 2014, it contracted the specialized services of the AMEC consultancy to prepare a conceptual study of the project, which includes the review of available information with the detection of gaps, review of the resource model, study of Plant capacity, design of the mine, mine planning, process plant design, infrastructure, cost estimation of capital and operating costs and financial analysis of the project.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The company has not submitted the document to date. However, the company has a Modification to the Environmental Impact Assessment of the UEA Quicay, Approved by R.D. N ° 219-2011-MEM / AAM on July 12, 2011. In addition, the company has a Fifth Sustainability Technical Report of the Quicay Approved Mining Unit on July 13, 2018.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession
Additional data of the project:
The Quicay II project was born as a result of the discovery of a copper-gold porphyry deposit located 2 km away from the Quicay Mine, as a result of the intense exploration campaign carried out before the closing phase of the Quicay mine.
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95 In 2015, an initial investment of US $ 3,000 million was estimated, which has been recalculated to US $ 400 million. 96 Compañía Minera Centauro S.A.C. - Website of the company (http://www.cmcentauro.com).
Racaycocha Sur
Operator Minera Peñoles de Perú S.A.
Investor(s) 100%: Industrias Peñoles, S.A.B. de C.V. ( Mexico)
LOCATION
Region Áncash
Province(s) Sihuas
District(s) San Juan and Cashapampa
The project is located at an altitude between 3,500 to 4,350 masl, 96 km from the city of Huaraz
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment US$ 1000 million Type of site97 Deposit of copper (Cu), gold (Au) and molybdenum (Mo)
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves/resources
Not available
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Not available
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan Not available
Employment To be defined Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Not available
Plant capacity Not available
Estimated annual production
Not available
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
In 2018, the company made significant progress with the purchase of a portion of the land needed for the future mining operation and continued negotiations with the communities to acquire the remaining land. In addition, technical-economic studies are being carried out to determine the Feasibility of the project.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The project does not yet have a Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAd) for exploitation activities.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
Currently, the company is carrying out field work, interpretation and geological modeling in the Pucajirca and Santa Rosa areas, to the north of the project, where copper-gold mineralization has been detected. Additionally, the process of acquiring land for the eventual new mine continues and a relationship of collaboration and respect is maintained with the surrounding communities.
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97 Results for the second quarter of 2018, Industrias Peñoles, dated July 31, 2018.
Relaves B2 San Rafael
Operator Minsur S.A.
Investor(s) 100%: Grupo Breca ( Peru)
LOCATION
Region Puno
Province(s) Melgar
District(s) Antauta
The project is located at an approximate altitude between 4,500 and 5,200 masl, In the eastern cordillera of the Andes.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment98 US$ 200 million Type of site Tailings with high Tin grade (Sn)
Investment implemented
US$ 48 million Mineral reserves98 7.6 Mt @ 1.05% Sn, 0.09% Cu
Start of construction 2018 Type of mine Not applicable
Start of operations 2019 Mine lifespan98 9 years
Employment99 957 in Construction
120 in operation Energy power Not available
Type of project
☐ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☒ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source100 Water recirculation of the B3 tailings deposit and mine interior water
Plant capacity101 3,480 tons per day
Estimated annual production98
4,000 - 5,000 FMT of tin
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☒Construction
In the first quarter of 2018, the operator company announced the start of construction of the project.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The project has an MEIA for the tailing project of the new mining unit Quemenari - San Rafael R.D No. 95-2017-SENACE-DC. Likewise, the project has a Fifth Suspicious Technical Report (5th ITS) of the (MEIA) Approved by Directorial Resolution No. 048-2018-SENACE-JEF / DEAR on March 23, 2018 that optimizes the deposit's drainage system of tailings B2, and other auxiliary facilities.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The project does not include an additional authorization for the start of exploitation and approval of the Mining plan.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The project does not require an additional plant.
Additional data of the project:
The project consists of reprocessing the tailings contained in the Bofedales 2 (B2) deposit, maximizing the recovery of tin contained in the tailings to produce commercial grade concentrate. In this way, the project aims to become an opportunity to sustain the production of the San Rafael mining unit as well as local employment and social investment in Antauta and Ajoyani. The project will be a modern mining model that transforms an old deposit into a positive impact, which allows maintaining tin production without exploiting more ore and without generating negative impacts to the environment.
98 Corporate presentation, Minsur, May 2018. 99 Executive Summary of the Modification of the Environmental Impact Assessment, March 2017 100 Approval of the Modification of the Environmental Impact Assessment through R.D. 095-2017-SENACE / DCA dated April 7, 2017. 101 Approval of the Second Sustaining Technical Report by R.D. 158-2017-SENACE / DCA dated June 19, 2017. .
Río Blanco
Operator Rio Blanco Copper S.A.
Investor(s) 45%: Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd. (China)
35%: Tongling Non-Ferrous Metals Group Holding Co. Ltd. (China)
20%: Xiamen C&D Co. Ltd. (China)
LOCATION
Region Piura
Province(s) Huancabamba
District(s) El Carmen de la Frontera
The project is located at an altitude between 2,200 and 2,500 masl. Near the border with Ecuador.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment102 US$ 2,500 million Type of site Porphyry copper (Cu) and molybdenum (Mo)
Investment implemented
- Mineral resources103 7.16 Mt @ 0.63 % Cu, 0.0216% Mo
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan102 20 years
Employment102 500 in Construction
120 in operation Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Surface water
Plant capacity Not available
Estimated annual production102
200,000 FMT of copper
3,000 FMT of molybdenum
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☒Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The mining owner is working to reinforce the social and environmental aspect in his area of influence, since residents of the surrounding communities have opposed the development of the project.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Currently, the company has yet to report the start of the development of its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to the National Service of Environmental Certification for Sustainable Investments (SENACE). Likewise, the company has been coordinating with different ministries in order to strengthen the presence of the State in the area and improve relations between the communities, the company and the State.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
Rio Blanco is considered one of the largest undeveloped copper deposits in the world and when it begins to operate it will be one of the largest copper mines in the world. In that sense, during the II Meeting of the Strategic Dialogue Mechanism on Peru - China Economic Cooperation, during the 2016 APEC meetings, the Peruvian government signed an agreement to promote the referred mining project with the Xiamen Zijin Tongguan Investment Consortium. Development Co. Ltd.
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102 Project file submitted to the Ministry of Energy and Mines, August 2018. 103 Río Blanco Copper S.A - Website. Check September 30, 2018.
Rondoní
Operator Compañía Minera Vichaycocha S.A.
Investor(s) 100%: Grupo Volcan ( Switzerland)
LOCATION
Region Huánuco
Province(s) Ambo
District(s) Cayma
The project is located in the western mountain range of central Peru, 80 km from Cerro de Pasco.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment104 US$ 250 million Type of site Skarn of copper (Cu) and silver (Ag)
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves105 42.4 Mt @ 0.49% Cu, 0.19 oz/t Ag
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan Not available
Employment To be defined Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Not available
Plant capacity Not available
Estimated annual production
Not available
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
Because it is a medium-sized project, the Operator considers placing the project in a sale process.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The project does not yet have a Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAd) for exploitation activities.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
Through Directorial Resolution No. 374-2010-MEM / AAM dated November 10, 2010, the Modification of the Semidetailed Environmental Impact Assessment (MEIAsd) was approved for exploration activities, with the purpose of enabling 80 new platforms for the execution of drilling , Construction of new trails, modify the design of the powder keg and the cruise. The exploration of the Rondoní project involved 30.00 meters of diamond drilling, evidencing a high potential to increase resources with easy-to-float docile ore.
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104 Diario El Comercio - Interview with José Montoya, published on June 19, 2017. 105 Annual Report, Volcan, 2017.
San Gabriel (Ex Chucapaca)
Operator Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A.
Investor(s) 100%: Grupo Buenaventura (Peru)
LOCATION
Region Moquegua
Province(s) Sánchez Cerro
District(s) Ichuña
The project is located at an approximate altitude between 4,450 and 5,000 masl, 837 km from Lima and 115.5 km from the city of Moquegua.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment106 US$ 431 million Type of site107
Epithermal of intermediate sulphidation with metallic gold content (Au), copper (Cu) and silver (Ag).
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves106 7.2 Mt @ 5.09 g/t Au, 0.22 oz/t Ag
Start of construction 2021 Type of mine Underground
Start of operations 2023 Mine lifespan108 7 years
Employment To be defined Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source108 Infiltration water collected in Underground works
Plant capacity106 3,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production
150,000 fine ounces of gold
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The company is currently carrying out pre-feasibility studies of the project. Also, on October 2, 2017, it presented its application for approval of the Mining plan for preparation and development activities to the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM), which is In evaluation.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved by R.D. N ° 099-2017-MEM / DGAAM on March 31, 2017. It also has a First Sustainability Technical Report (1st ITS) Approved on January 11, 2018 by R.D. No. 0009-2018-SENACE-JEF / DEAR; which aims to analyze the proposed changes (relocation of a ventilation chimney and inclusion of a sludge drying pond) to the third modification of the EIAsd and its effects on the environment.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☒In evaluation
☐Approved
The company presented on October 2, 2017 before the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) its request for approval of the Mining plan for preparation and development activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession
Additional data of the project:
In June 2016, the Public Hearing of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAd) was held, obtaining a good acceptance by the members of the communities and the inhabitants of the district of Ichuña. It should be noted that the audience was 100% Quechua, which was widely accepted by the local authorities as well as the population.
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106 Corporate presentation, Buenaventura, June 2018. 107 Annual Report, Buenaventura, 2017 108 Approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment through R.D. 099-2017-MEM / DGAAM dated March 31, 2017.
San Luis
Operator Reliant Ventures S.A.C.
Investor(s) 100%: SRR Mining Inc. ( Canada)
LOCATION
Region Áncash
Province(s) Yungay
District(s) Shupluy
The project is located at an altitude between 3,600 to 4,850 masl.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment109 US$ 100 million Type of site110 Epithermal deposit of silver (Ag) and gold (Au)
Investment implemented
US$ 50 million Mineral reserves111 0.503 Mt @ 17.95 g/t Au, 446.14 g/t Ag
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Underground
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan110 3.5 years
Employment To be defined Energy power110 3.4 MW
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source111 Surface water (Quebrada Huanchuy)
Plant capacity111 400 tons per day
Estimated annual production110
1.86 million ounces of silver
78,000 ounces of gold
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☒Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
On June 4, 2010, the Feasibility Study of the project was published.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
The company has an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the "Ayelen Vein Exploitation Project and San Luis Gold and Silver Mineral Processing" Approved by Directorial Resolution No. 289-2012-MEM / AAM dated September 10, 2012.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
The development of the project includes the acquisition of surface lands of two communities, Ecash and Cochabamba, for which the company is negotiating the purchase.
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109 Application submitted to the Ministry of Energy and Mines dated June 1, 2018. 110 Technical Report of Feasibility, June 2010. 111 Approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment through R.D. 289-2012-MEM / AAM dated September 10, 2012.
Tía María
Operator Southern Perú Copper Corporation, Sucursal del Perú
Investor(s) 88.9%: Grupo México S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico)
11.1%: Other (floating capital)
LOCATION
Region Arequipa
Province(s) Islay
District(s) Cocachacra, Mejía and Dean Valdivia
The project is located at an altitude of 1,000 masl.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment112 US$ 1,400 billion Type of site Porphyry of copper (Cu) and Molybdenum (Mo)
Investment implemented
US$ 361 million Mineral reserves113 Tajo La Tapada: 425.338 Mt @ 0.43% Cu
Tajo Tía Maria: 225.34 Mt 0.29% Cu
Start of construction 2019 Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations 2022 Mine lifespan113 18 years
Employment 3600 in Construction
600 in operation Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source113 Desalinated sea water
Plant capacity113 100,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production113
120,000 FMT of copper
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☒Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The company completed the engineering studies and has the Environmental Impact Assessment of the project. Currently, he is working together with the Peruvian Government to obtain Construction's permit, which has not been delivered due to social conflicts in the Tambo Valley.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☒Approved
Approved on August 1, 2014 by R.D. N ° 392-2014-MEM / DGAAM. It also has a First Sustainability Technical Report of the Approved project on February 19, 2018 by R.D. N ° 030-2018-SENACE-JEF / DEAR.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Project Operator has not yet submitted its application for authorization of exploitation activities
Beneficiation concession
☐Not submitted
☒In evaluation
☐Approved
The project has a Request for Benefit Concession with observations as of October 5, 2018.
Additional data of the project:
The conflicts over the Tía María project are based on the residents' concern regarding the impacts on the area and the use of water. However, the company has indicated that the leaching process will not generate any type of environmental risk, since the soil will be waterproofed and protected by geomembranes. In addition, said project will use ESDE technology, in such a way that its plants will not require a smelting process and, consequently, there will be no emission into the atmosphere. On the subject of water, Southern Copper discarded the use of the Tambo river basin as its source in its EIA and offered a solution through the use of desalinated seawater.
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112 Results second quarter and six months 2018, Southern Corp, dated July 24, 2018. 113 Approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment through R.D. 392-2014-MEM / DGAAM dated August 1, 2014.
Trapiche
Operator El Molle Verde S.A.C.
Investor(s) 100%: Grupo Buenaventura (Peru)
LOCATION
Region Apurímac
Province(s) Antabamba
District(s) Juan Espinoza Medrano
The project is located at an approximate altitude between 3,500 and 4,750 masl.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment114 US$ 700 million Type of site Porphyry of copper (Cu) and molybdenum (Mo)
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves114 912.8 Mt @ 0.37% Cu, 0.01% Mo
Start of construction To be defined Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations To be defined Mine lifespan Not available
Employment To be defined Energy power Not available
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Not available
Plant capacity114 45,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production114
62,000 FMT of copper
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
Currently, the company is dedicated to the development of the prefeasibility study of the project. During 2017, joint work was carried out with the communities to complement the existing agreement of servitude for the land necessary for the project, achieving important advances.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The project does not have a Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAd). However, the project has a Fourth Modification to its Semidetailed Environmental Impact Assessment(EIAsd) for exploration activities Approved by R.D. No. 404-2013-MEM / AAM on October 29, 2013. In addition, the company submitted its Fifth Amendment to its EIASD on August 10, 2018, which is In evaluation.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession.
Additional data of the project:
The company is working hard to strengthen relations with the Mollebamba community in order to lay solid foundations for the project.
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114 Corporate presentation, Buenaventura, June 2018.
Yanacocha Sulfuros
Operator Minera Yanacocha S.R.L.
Investor(s) 51.35%: Newmont Mining Corporation (USAU)
43.65%: Grupo Buenaventura (Peru)
5.00%: Sumitomo Corporation (Japan)
LOCATION
Region Cajamarca
Province(s) Cajamarca
District(s) Cajamarca, La Encañada and Los Byears del Inca
The project is located at an approximate distance of 20 km north of the city of Cajamarca and 583 km from the city of Lima, at an altitude between 3,600 to 4,200 masl.
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment115 US$ 2,100 billion Type of site116 Porphyry of gold (Au) and copper (Cu)
Investment implemented
- Mineral reserves/resources
1,200 million pounds of Cu
3,600 koz of Au
Start of construction 2020 Type of mine Open pit and Underground
Start of operations 2023 Mine lifespan116 22 years
Employment116 1060 in Construction
675 in operation Energy power116 80 MW
Type of project
☐ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☒ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source Not available
Plant capacity Not available
Estimated annual production
6.5 million ounces of gold
1,200 million pounds of copper
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☒Prefeasibility
☐Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
In 2017, the second exploration tunnel, 420m long, was completed with the purpose of exploring the oxides zone south of Chaquicocha. During 2018, the exploration tunnel will be extended and culminated to the northwestern area of Chaquicocha with a length of 930m, and the first results of the drilling and metallurgical tests will be obtained, which will allow evaluating the mineral potential in these zones. It is estimated that by the end of 2018 the pre-Feasibility stage will be completed.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☐In preparation
☒In evaluation
☐Approved
The Modification of the Environmental Impact Assessment of the Yanacocha Project was presented on April 30, 2018, whose objective of the project is to include in the planning of the operations of the Yanacocha mining complex the Expansion, modification and / or relocation of main components and existing support facilities (previously approved). On the other hand, the objective of the study is to integrate in a single Environmental Management Instrument (IGA), the three metallic operative sectors (Yanacocha Este, Yanacocha Oeste and Cerro Negro).
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession
Additional data of the project:
The Yanacocha Sulfuros project is within the current operating zone and consists of the processing of sulphide minerals for the production of copper and gold, with which the life of the mine would be substantially extended. Among the components to be modified, we can mention some such as Tajo Yanacocha Stage 2 (green), Caracho Marleny Norte Pit, Carachugo Phase III Pit, Modification of Chaquicocha Subterráneo Stage 2, Pad of Leaching Yanacocha Stage 8, La Quinua Process Plant, Tailings Reservoir Pampa Larga, among others.
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115 Annual Report, Buenaventura, 2017 116 Modification of the Environmental Impact Assessment, May 2018
Zafranal
Operator Compañía Minera Zafranal S.A.C.
Investor(s) 80%: Teck Resources Copper (Canada)
20%: Mitsubishi Materials Corporation (Japan)
LOCATION
Region Arequipa
Province(s) Castilla and Caylloma
District(s) Huancarqui, Lluta and Majes
The project is located at an altitude between 1,400 and 2,900 masl., Away from agricultural areas and more than 20 km from the nearest town
MAIN DATA OF THE PROJECT
Global investment117 US$ 1,157 billion Type of site118 Porphyry of copper (Cu) and gold (Au)
Investment implemented
US$ 149 million Mineral reserves/resources119
401 Mt@ 0.40% Cu, 0.07 g/t Au.
Start of construction 2020 Type of mine Open pit
Start of operations 2023 Mine lifespan119 19 years
Employment117 3000 in Construction
800 in operation Energy power118 99 MW
Type of project
☒ New (greenfield)
☐ Expansion (brownfield)
☐ Replacement (brownfield)
☐ Reutilization (greenfield)
Water source118 Underground water
Plant capacity119 55,000 to 64,000 tons per day
Estimated annual production119
75,000 FMT of copper
(120,000 FMT the first 5 years)
25,000 fine ounces of gold
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT
Progress stage:
☐Prefeasibility
☒Feasibility
☐Detailed engineering
☐Construction
The company is developing the Feasibility study, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2018.
Environmental Impact Assessment -EIAd
☐Not submitted
☒In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The company is preparing its detailed EIA for the project, which is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2019.
Start of exploitation activities (Mining plan)
☒Not submitted
☐In preparation
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
The Operator of the project has not yet submitted its request for authorization of exploitation activities.
Beneficiation concession
☒Not submitted
☐In evaluation
☐Approved
Without authorization of Beneficiation concession
Additional data of the project:
The company is carrying out works to obtain the necessary permits for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment and carrying out activities to expand its relationship with the communities. According to Teck Resources, it is planned to complete the Feasibility study and present its EIA in the fourth quarter of 2018. For which, the company plans to invest US $ 35 million, which are included in the capital expenditures for the development of the new mine.
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117 Request for Declaration of National Interest, submitted to the Ministry of Energy and Mines, July 2018. 118 Prefeasibility Technical Report dated June 10, 2016. 119 Corporate presentation, Compañía Minera Zafranal, dated March 6, 2017.
General Directorate of Mining Promotion and Sustainability
25 PERU´S 2018 MINE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS PORTFOLIO
MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINES
Francisco Ísmodes Mezzano
Minister of Energy and Mines
Miguel Incháustegui Zevallos
Deputy Minister of Mines
Jaime Gálvez Delgado
General Director of Mining Promotion
and Sustainability
MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINES
Av. Las Artes Sur 269 - San Borja
Lima- Peru / Lima 41
www.gob.pe/minem
PORTFOLIO OF MINE
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Prepared by the Mining Promotion Office
Walter Sánchez Director of Mining Promotion
Responsible team:
María Valeria Aguinaga Fonseca Management and Analysis
Diego Guillermo Hoyos Huanca Economic analysis
Miguel Ángel Antezano Munaylla
Technical analysis