The president of PERUMIN 37 called for joint action to turn opportunities into real progress that benefits the entire country.

With just three months to go before the opening of PERUMIN 37, Jimena Sologuren, the president of Peru’s most important mining convention, emphasizes that 2025 marks a pivotal year for our country. In her recent opinion column published in El Comercio, Sologuren called for greater and better efforts to turn good intentions into tangible results for the mining industry.

“The time to act is now—not just for the future of mining, but for the country we want to leave to those who come after us,” she stated.

Sologuren pointed to encouraging signs such as economic growth driven by mining, the formal employment generated by the sector, and the notable increase in exploration activity. However, she warned that this is not enough. The country must work harder to turn its mining project portfolio—valued at US$64 billion—into actual investments.

“Good intentions aren’t enough. We need to remove bureaucratic hurdles, streamline permitting processes, ensure these projects aren’t overrun by the harmful Reinfo, and improve coordination across levels of government, among other actions,” said the president of PERUMIN 37, an event organized by the Peruvian Institute of Mining Engineers (IIMP).

Regulations Lacking Technical Clarity

Jimena Sologuren also expressed concern about legislative proposals—such as the new MAPE law—that lack sufficient technical clarity and a comprehensive approach, warning that they could jeopardize the sector’s sustainability.

“The debate surrounding the new MAPE law is not just concerning, it’s alarming, given the risk that the final outcome could perpetuate informality and undermine our country’s competitiveness as a destination for mining investment,” she explained.

In this context, PERUMIN 37 is shaping up to be a key platform not only for discussion, but also for defining a new course for Peru’s commitment to a responsible, competitive, and inclusive mining industry.

“This is our chance to demonstrate real progress, not just good intentions. We have what it takes to lead the global mining industry, but we must work together,” Sologuren concluded.