Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/26/2014 -- In 2013, Peru's copper, zinc and lead mine or metal content in the ore production was 1.4 million tonnes (Mt), 1.3Mt and 266,500 tonnes respectively. The majority of the country's copper originates from the Ancash region and the Arequipa province; its zinc deposits are mainly found in the Ancash and Pasco regions, while Pasco, Lima and Junin regions holds deposits for lead. Many of the copper exploration and development projects are located in the Arequipa and Ancash regions, while Pasco and Lima are endowed with potential zinc deposits.

Report Highlights

- Over the forecast period (2014-2020), copper mine production is projected to post a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9% while zinc and lead mine production are projected to post CAGRs of 4.7% and 4% respectively.
- Peru has a number of mining projects in various stages of development. Major copper projects in their advanced stages of exploration include the Tumipampa property, which is located in the Apurimac region and had 1.7 billion tonnes of resources as of 2013.
- Major zinc and lead projects include the Princesa project owned by Ansue Capital Corp, with 4.2Mt of mineral resources located in the Puno province, and the Las Bambas project in the Apurimac region, owned by Glencore Plc.
- Investments into various stages of mining such as plant and mineral equipment, exploration, exploitation, infrastructure increased substantially from US$396 million in 2004 to US$9.7 billion in 2013 and total investments in 2013 increasing by 14.3% over 2012.

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Report Scope

The report contains an overview of the Peruvian base metals mining industry together with the key growth factors and restraints affecting the industry. It also provides information about reserves, production, consumption, prices, trade, competitive landscape, major active, exploration and development projects and the fiscal regime of the country.

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Companies Mentioned in this Report: Compania Minera Antamina SA, Southern Copper Corporation, Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde SAA, Compania Minera Milpo SAA, Volcan Compania Minera SAA

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