Peru’s Romina zinc project reaches 50% completion, targets 2Q26 startup

On August 1st, Volcan Compañía Minera announced that its Romina zinc project in Peru’s Lima region has reached 50% completion. The company expects the project to commence operations in the second quarter of 2026.

Romina is positioned as a key development for Peru’s mining sector, aiming to boost zinc output and support the local economy. The milestone underscores Volcan’s commitment to advancing production capacity and highlights Peru’s role as a growing force in the global zinc market, driven by rising demand from construction, renewable energy, and electronics industries.