Peru’s ministry of energy & mines (Minem) offered further details in September on four high-profile mining projects, worth a total of US$8.4bn, that are due to provide a boost to the country’s economy in the coming years. Deputy minister for mining Jaime Gáldez voiced optimism that the sector can be a driving force behind the recovery of Peru’s economy, explaining that these projects will help to create employment; to provide a boost to other, related sectors (such as the manufacturers of machinery used in mining); and to allow the country to take advantage of relatively high metal prices. End of preview - This article contains approximately 1169 words.
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