At the 37th PERUMIN Mining Convention, Peru’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Jorge Luis Montero, inaugurated the Mining Technology Exhibition (EXTEMIN), underscoring the sector’s critical role in addressing global challenges. His remarks highlighted the need for a modern, responsible mining industry that embraces innovation and tackles informality and illegality head-on.
Montero emphasized that technology is pivotal for ensuring competitiveness, efficiency, and environmental and social responsibility. These pillars, he argued, are essential for consolidating Peru’s position as a leading global mineral producer. The minister reiterated the government’s commitment to promoting climate-smart, decentralized, and inclusive mining, fostering innovation, and adopting new technologies that strengthen competitiveness and territorial development.
A significant announcement was the support provided to over 5,000 small producers and their organizations in 2025. This support includes tools to comply with environmental safety, traceability, and formalization obligations, demonstrating the government’s proactive stance on sustainability and transparency.
EXTEMIN, described as a trusted platform, connects companies, investors, universities, and research centers with innovations in artificial intelligence, automation, renewable energy, electromobility, and the circular economy. Montero expressed confidence that the event would foster strategic alliances, knowledge exchange, and the presentation of technological solutions to bolster Peru’s mining industry and overall economic and social development.
The minister praised the Peruvian Institute of Mining Engineers (IIMP) for consolidating PERUMIN as the most important mining convention in Latin America. He reiterated that this meeting would facilitate the development of strategic alliances, concrete projects, and applied innovation to drive the country’s economic and social progress.
This news underscores Peru’s commitment to innovative and responsible mining practices in the face of global challenges. The emphasis on technology, sustainability, and inclusivity signals a strategic shift that could shape the future of the mining sector not only in Peru but also in the broader Latin American context. As the industry grapples with the energy transition and the growing demand for critical minerals, Peru’s approach could serve as a model for other nations seeking to balance economic growth with environmental and social responsibility. The coming days at EXTEMIN will be crucial in determining how these ambitions translate into actionable strategies and partnerships.