en.Wedoany.com Reported - Against the backdrop of rising international mineral prices and surging investment enthusiasm in Peru's extractive industry, the second edition of ANDESMIN 2026 will be held from October 29 to November 1, 2026, in the city of Ayacucho. This event serves as an important dialogue platform for discussing the future of mining and regional development in Peru.
The theme of this congress is "Mining and Regional Development in the Andean Region: A Global Vision Towards 2040," organized by the Regional Community of the Andes (Mancomunidad Regional de Los Andes). This community comprises six regions: Apurímac, Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, Ica, and Junín, which concentrate significant mining projects and possess substantial geological potential.
According to data from the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Ministerio de Energía y Minas – MINEM), these six regions have become key pillars of Peru's economy, generating over 86,000 direct mining jobs and contributing 2.578 billion soles in mining taxes and royalties. These regions produce approximately 40% of the country's copper and host a portfolio of mining projects with total investments exceeding $15 billion. Among them, Apurímac leads with $10.199 billion in investments, followed by Cusco ($1.88 billion), Junín ($1.586 billion), and Ayacucho ($1.319 billion). Huancavelica and Ica also remain active in this strategic portfolio, collectively enhancing Peru's economic growth, production decentralization, and mining competitiveness.
The Executive Committee of the Regional Community of the Andes is composed of the Governor of Apurímac and Executive President of the Community, Percy Godoy; the Governor of Ica, Jorge Hurtado; the Governor of Huancavelica, Leoncio Huayllani; the Governor of Junín, Zózimo Cárdenas; and the Governor of Ayacucho, Wilfredo Oscorima.
Jesús Quispe Aronés, President of the Organizing Committee, stated that the event has been included in the Ministry of Energy and Mines' 2026 Mining Calendar (Calendario Minero 2026), further reinforcing its strategic importance at the national level, aiming to position Peru as a competitive and attractive destination for mining investment. ANDESMIN 2026 will feature keynote speeches, technical forums, mining company exhibitions, innovation showcases, technical services from domestic and international suppliers, business meetings, and various networking activities, all designed to foster innovation, strengthen strategic alliances, and address the challenges of modern mining under the principles of sustainable and regional development. Throughout the conference, the entire venue will serve as a space for exchanging knowledge, sharing success stories, and analyzing opportunities, particularly to promote small and medium-scale mining in an inclusive, sustainable, and collaborative manner.
The main objectives of the congress include identifying short- and medium-term actions in response to the global energy transition process and reaching a consensus on the sustainable development of the Andean region. Additionally, the event aims to create a platform to analyze the issues and opportunities facing mining activities in the community's regions and to promote sustainable coexistence among mining, water resources, agriculture, and early childhood development.
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