40% of the world’s copper production comes from Peru and Chile
In 2021, copper production increased by 4.7% compared to 2021
In Peru, mining represents 11% of GDP, contributes more than 50% of foreign exchange, generates 60% of exports and contributes 20% of tax collection
Latin America has become the most important destination for investments in mining. It has grown in traditional mining countries, such as Brazil, Peru and Chile, but also in Colombia and Argentina
Natural resources in China are abundant and its reserves large, “reserves of 54 types of metallic mineral resources (including iron, manganese, copper, bauxite, lead and zinc) have been identified.
Europe has state-of-the-art mining technology, but its resources are insufficient, making it dependent on non-EU suppliers.
Each direct job in mining generates 7 indirect jobs