Capacity-Building as a Pillar of Local Economic Development
Between January and September 2025, Minera Las Bambas implemented one of its most comprehensive supplier-development programs to date, training more than 400 local entrepreneurs affiliated with CONEMAC in Challhuahuacho. The initiative, aligned with commitments under the 4MEIA, focused on strengthening technical capacities in three essential service industries—food, lodging, and laundry—that support the mine’s day-to-day operations. Rather than treating local procurement as a transactional obligation, Las Bambas is doubling down on long- term capacity-building to ensure local businesses can meet industrial standards and capture more stable economic opportunities.
Professionalizing Local Service Providers
Training modules were designed to elevate quality, safety, and operational consistency. Staff from 38 restaurants operated by New Rest received instruction in hygiene protocols, raw-material handling, temperature control, and food-safety standards. In parallel, workers from 337 lodgings were trained in sector regulations, use of personal protective equipment, preventive measures, and customer service—key skills for maintaining compliance and competitiveness. Twenty-four laundries also completed technical sessions on washing procedures, chemical-product management, and basic safety systems, supported by “FS Certificaciones”. At the end of the program, participating businesses obtained updated certifications, signaling their readiness to operate at higher standards.
A Local Value Chain Strengthened from Within
The impact reaches beyond compliance. By raising service quality and increasing the reliability of local suppliers, the program deepens the economic linkages between the mine and its immediate area of influence. Stronger local enterprises mean more resilient household incomes, improved service offerings in Challhuahuacho, and growing opportunities for youth and women employed across these sectors. For Las Bambas, the initiative consolidates a more integrated and participatory local supply chain. For the community, it represents an investment in skills, dignity, and economic mobility, demonstrating how productive inclusion can translate mining commitments into tangible development outcomes.