During the “Peru Day” event, Energy and Mines Minister Jorge Montero emphasized the importance of integrating mining operations to ensure sustainability in Peru’s mining sector. He discussed efforts by companies like Nexa Resources to enhance sustainable practices and highlighted the potential for foreign investment from Mongolia, promoting a collaborative approach to mining that considers community integration and environmental sustainability.
Peru’s Energy and Mines Minister Jorge Montero addressed an international audience at the “Peru Day” event, encouraging investors to prioritize the integration of mining operations within their territories to promote sustainability in the sector. He emphasized the need to replicate successful models from regions like British Columbia, Canada, to enhance mining activities safely and sustainably.
Montero highlighted the ongoing recovery of Peru’s metallurgical activities, which relies on investments aimed at leveraging valuable strategic minerals found in polymetallic and copper concentrates. He met with executives from Nexa Resources to discuss their integration efforts in the El Porvenir and Atacocha mining operations in Peru’s Pasco region, as well as to extend the operational lifespan of the Cerro Lindo mining unit using seawater sourced from 60 kilometers away.
The minister praised Nexa’s commitment to sustainable mining practices. Montero expressed keen interest in visiting the Cajamarquilla refinery, the leading producer of refined zinc in Peru, which processes local mineral resources.
In discussions with Mongolia’s Ministry of Industry head Tsevegdorj Tuvaan, Montero outlined the key points of future investments in Peru’s mining sector. He cited seawater desalination as a method to mitigate conflicts with local communities and emphasized a territorial perspective where companies attend to broader community needs beyond their immediate projects. He welcomed Mongolia’s interest in promoting investments in Peru and supported a potential visit by Peruvian businesspeople to Mongolia to explore business opportunities.
Minister Jorge Montero’s address underscores the necessity of integrating mining operations with sustainability principles to support the sector’s future. His collaborative approach with international stakeholders aims to enhance Peru’s mining capabilities while considering environmental and community impacts. By fostering territorial integration and sustainable methods like seawater desalination, the government seeks to attract more foreign investments and bolster the mining sector’s growth in the future.
Original Source: andina.pe
