Peru’s Mining Export Revenue Soars to USD17.2B

(MENAFN) According to the National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy on Monday, Peru's mining export revenue soared to $17.211 billion during the first four months of 2025, marking a 23 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

The statement from the industry association highlighted that copper remained the dominant mineral export, making up 47 percent of the total shipments. Gold followed closely, accounting for 36 percent of the export value.

Copper exports reached $8.113 billion, reflecting a 15.5 percent year-over-year rise, while gold shipments climbed to $6.272 billion—up an impressive 44.7 percent from the previous year.

As a leading global supplier of gold, silver, copper, and other minerals, Peru’s mining industry represented 65 percent of the nation’s overall exports in the first four months of 2025, the organization added.

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