Regional Governors Will Visit Cerro Verde in the Context of PERUMIN 36

• The delegation of authorities will be confirmed in the upcoming days.

In order to bring the country’s main regional authorities closer to the formal and modern mining industry, in the context of the 36th edition of PERUMIN, regional governors will be visiting Minera Cerro Verde, one of the major concentrates and copper cathode producers in Peru. 

During their visit, guests will first listen to an induction and safety talk. Then they will learn more about copper production activities, responsible water and energy management programs, environmental management and biodiversity protection, as well as territorial development projects and work with neighboring communities. 

The Peruvian Institute of Mining Engineers and the Organizing Committee of PERUMIN 36, in collaboration with the National Assembly of Regional Governors, have extended invitations to 26 regional governors who are pending confirmation. The names of the authorities who will be part of this delegation traveling to PERUMIN will be announced in the coming days. 

“Regional authorities will have the opportunity to rediscover the sustainable and eco-efficient mining practices of Peru's largest copper producer in Arequipa, as well as initiatives for environmental conservation and community development. This offers them a chance to collaborate for the common good,” said Miguel Cardozo, president of PERUMIN 36. 

About Cerro Verde

Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde operates an open-pit copper, molybdenum, and silver mining complex located 30 km from the city of Arequipa, Peru. This complex is equipped with a concentrator and an SX/EW leaching plant. 

Cerro Verde was the first Peruvian mining company to receive the 'Copper Mark' in 2020 for meeting responsible production practices related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues set by The Copper Mark, as well as complying with the 10 mining principles, performance expectations, and position statements of the ICMM development framework.

About PERUMIN

PERUMIN 36 is the leading mining convention in Latin America and the world scheduled to take place at the Cerro Juli Convention Center in Arequipa from September 25 to 29. It will bring together prominent leaders of the global mining sector, investors, researchers, and professionals to analyze the challenges and opportunities of the mining industry.

This edition will include traditional events like the Mining Summit; the Technology, Innovation, and Sustainability (TIS) Forum; PERUMIN Inspira; PERUMIN Hub; the International Meeting; The Logistics Meeting, the Technological Mining Fair (EXTEMIN); the Virtual Mine; the National Mining Award, and the National School Award, among other activities.