Peru’s mining sector continues to be a cornerstone of the national economy, contributing 9.1% to national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2025 and serving as the primary source of foreign currency. Its macroeconomic impact is amplified by the sector’s dominance in trade, accounting for 66% of total export value in 2025, with copper and gold along representing 45% and 38% of total mining exports respectively. The export profile remains heavily reliant on four key minerals -copper, gold, lead, and zinc -reflecting both a strength in global competitiveness and a vulnerability to price volatility.
Peru is one of Latin America’s top producers of copper, zinc, silver, and tin and also ranks among the world’s leading producers of molybdenum, gold, and lead. This underscores the country's strategic role in global mineral supply chains.
Report Scope
- The report outlines the governing bodies, governing laws, various mineral licenses and fees by and territory
Reasons to Buy
- Enhance your decision-making capability in a more rapid and time sensitive manner
- Find out Peru's governing bodies, major laws in the industry
- Identify various mineral licenses and fees
- To gain an overview of Peru's mining fiscal regime
Table of Contents
- Executive summary
- Country overview
- Mineral overview
- Mineral investments
- Mining employement
- Governing bodies
- Laws and regulations
- Taxes and royalties
- Political challenges
- Sustainable mining practices
- Appendix

