The main challenge in expanding the mining activity lies in the level of sustainability that can be achieved. This is essentially based on the efficient use of natural resources, as well as their environmental footprint. 

As a result of the absence of environmental awareness and regulations, the Peru from the past has left us with more than 8,000 mining environmental liabilities (mostly without identifiable responsible parties), of which only about 1,000 are in the process of remediation.

The mining sector is committed to improving its levels of competitiveness through increasingly efficient, sustainable, and territorially respectful operations. Likewise, mining companies recognize that this improvement requires the incorporation and active participation of all actors involved in the value chain, including the surrounding communities.

The fourth industrial revolution is already an urgent challenge in the mining sector and given the current situation, it is even more urgent. Technologies such as Internet of things, Artificial Intelligence, virtual reality, robotization, Cloud, Big Data, cybersecurity, 3D printing, among others; they are applicable to each of the stages of the mining business, from exploration to operations closure. Its applicability not only increases productivity, but also contributes to better environmental and social performance.