World & BusinessChinese and US firms reportedly weigh investments in Peru copper projects
Peru's energy and mines minister told Reuters the country expects new mining projects to add about 1 million metric tons to annual copper output.
TLDR
Reuters reports that Chinese and US companies are weighing investments in Peru's copper projects as the government cuts red tape, amid broader competition for critical minerals in South America. In the reporting shared September 25, 2026, Peru's energy and mines minister said the country expects new projects to boost annual copper production by about 1 million metric tons within five to six years.
Chinese and US firms reportedly weigh investments in Peru copper projects
Peru's energy and mines minister told Reuters the country expects new mining projects to add about 1 million metric tons to annual copper output.
TLDR
Reuters reports that Chinese and US companies are weighing investments in Peru's copper projects as the government cuts red tape, amid broader competition for critical minerals in South America. In the reporting shared September 25, 2026, Peru's energy and mines minister said the country expects new projects to boost annual copper production by about 1 million metric tons within five to six years.