en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Ministry of Energy and Mines (Ministerio de Energía y Minas, MINEM) and the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation (Ministerio de Vivienda, Construcción y Saneamiento, MVCS) of Peru will jointly hold the "First International Forum on Uranium and Lithium: Pillars of Energy Leadership, Driving Mining, Technology, and Smart City Development in Peru and Globally" on July 7-8 at the Lima Convention Center (LCC). Declared an event of national interest, the forum aims to promote Peru's geological, energy, and technological potential in uranium and lithium—two strategic minerals—through technical, academic, commercial, and institutional dialogue.
The forum will feature strategic discussions on the role of lithium and uranium in energy transition, technological innovation, energy security, water security, and sustainable development. Peru holds mineral reserves with the potential to attract high-tech investment, create added value, and consolidate energy sovereignty. Minister of Energy and Mines Waldir Ayasta Mechán emphasized that the government hopes this platform will attract responsible and sustainable investments meeting the highest standards, while also considering the potential to use uranium and lithium reserves to promote technological development and serve as new energy sources, rather than merely positioning Peru as an exporter of raw materials.
The two-day forum includes keynote speeches and panel discussions, with participants including senior officials, international experts, and technical specialists in electric vehicles, energy transition, and smart cities. Minister of Housing Wilder Sifuentes Quilcate stated that this forum represents a historic opportunity for Peru, marking a new phase in preparing to address new challenges and showcasing the country's strategic position in critical minerals to the world.
The opening keynote speech, titled "Governance, Legal Security, and Sustainability: Foundations for Smart City Development and Strategic Mineral Use in Peru," will be delivered by Pedro Hernández Chávez, Judge of the Constitutional Court (Tribunal Constitucional, TC). Former Chilean Minister of Mining Aurora Williams will present on the experience of the Southern Cone Lithium Triangle in South America; Greta Castillo, President of the Peruvian Atomic Energy Association (Asociación Peruana de Energía Atómica, ASPEEA), will discuss the current state and future of uranium and nuclear power in Peru. Jorge Chira, Director of Mineral and Energy Resources at the Geological, Mining and Metallurgical Institute (Instituto Geológico, Minero y Metalúrgico, Ingemmet), will deliver a speech titled "Lithium and Uranium: Peru's Potential—Geopolitics and Security of Critical Minerals."
Other international speakers include Gastón Siroit, member of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (Organización Latinoamericana y Caribeña de Energía, OLACDE); Marco Mancilla, former Executive Secretary of the Chilean National Energy Commission; and José Manuel Saavedra, President of the International Safe Cities Mission (Misión Internacional de Ciudades Seguras). Panel discussions will cover topics such as critical minerals, smart cities, the application of uranium and lithium in drinking water management, electric vehicles, and territorial planning. The forum aims to strengthen international cooperation and experience exchange through approaches based on territorial governance and shared value creation, ensuring respect for rights, the environment, and the development of rural and indigenous communities in mining-affected areas.
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