en.Wedoany.com Reported - Peruvian mining company Antamina solidified its position as the country's largest copper producer in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for 20.1% of national output. This data comes from the "Mining Statistical Bulletin" published in March by the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) of Peru.

The second and third largest mining companies contributed 14.7% and 14.2% of national copper output, respectively, during the quarter. Combined, Antamina and these two firms accounted for 49% of the country's copper production, highlighting the concentration of output among a few large-scale mining operations. Compared to March 2025, Antamina's production in March 2026 increased by 59.8%, significantly impacting the quarter's national performance. The company attributed these results to its operational performance and continuity of production activities.

Antamina's copper output also helped the Áncash region, where it is located, become the leading copper-producing region in the country, accounting for 20.5% of national output. The Moquegua region ranked second with a 16.1% share, followed by the Apurímac and Arequipa regions, with production shares of 14.7% and 14.3%, respectively. These four regions together contributed 65.6% of the country's copper output.

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