A Shared Framework for the Next Three Decades
On November 28, 2025, Peru’s National Mining Policy to 2050 gained renewed visibility following public remarks by Darío Zegarra, president of the Instituto de Ingenieros de Minas del Perú (IIMP), during the institution’s 82nd anniversary events. Presented as a multisectoral framework led by the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM), the policy seeks to align public institutions, private investment, academia, and civil society around a long-term objective: ensuring that Peru’s mineral resources translate into sustained economic and social well-being.
Three Strategic Axes to Guide Sector Development
The Mining Policy 2050 is structured around three core pillars. First, stronger intersectoral and multi-level coordination to better articulate the Executive Branch with regional and local governments. Second, the development of a modern and efficient regulatory framework aimed at promoting investment while reducing bureaucratic burdens. Third, a territorial focus designed to foster more equitable development, strengthen community relationships, and close persistent social gaps in mining regions. Together, these axes aim to provide coherence to a sector historically affected by fragmentation and procedural complexity.
Why Long-Term Vision Depends on Effective Implementation
From a governance and market perspective, the relevance of the Mining Policy 2050 will ultimately depend on how consistently it is implemented. In a global context of heightened competition for critical and transition minerals, long-term frameworks play a key role in anchoring predictability and investor confidence. The extent to which this vision is translated into clearer rules, faster decision-making, and more reliable territorial governance will determine whether the policy functions as an operational guide for Peru’s mining sector or remains primarily a strategic reference.