Peru to Commence Three Large Copper Mine Projects worth $7.27 Billion in 2018

Published: May 15, 2017 10:02 (GMT+8)

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Peru's energy and mines minister announced the country will start three large copper mine projects in 2018 which are worth $7.27 billion, El Peruano reported.

SHANGHAI, May 15 (SMM) - Peru's energy and mines minister announced the country will start three large copper mine projects in 2018 which are worth $7.27 billion, El Peruano reported.

The three mines are Quellaveco, Justa and Michiquillay.

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Peru mining activities plan accounts for 6% of world’s total at present, the highest of Latin America, the minister emphasized.

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