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Peru Mining Policies Threaten $63B Andes Projects, Candidates Clash

5/28/2026

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Industry Group Warns

Industry group warns that proposed policies could stall $63 billion of copper-focused projects in the southern Andes.
Peru's presidential candidates Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez have outlined contrasting mining policy plans in the 2026 race.
Julia Torreblanca, president of Peru's Society of Mining, warned May 27 that policies could jeopardize billions.
Keiko Fujimori proposes allocating 40% of mining royalties to local communities and fast-tracking tax-incentivized projects.

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Industry Group Warns

Industry group warns that proposed policies could stall $63 billion of copper-focused projects in the southern Andes.
Peru's presidential candidates Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez have outlined contrasting mining policy plans in the 2026 race.
Julia Torreblanca, president of Peru's Society of Mining, warned May 27 that policies could jeopardize billions.
Keiko Fujimori proposes allocating 40% of mining royalties to local communities and fast-tracking tax-incentivized projects.

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