PERUMIN 37 will take place at a critical moment for Peru: 2025 is a pre-electoral year. Yet this is not the only reason. Since the last PERUMIN, we have all witnessed—and many have fallen victim to—the assault on our democratic institutions and the rule of law; the relentless rise in criminality; the subsequent increase in poverty; and the growing power of organized crime through illegal mining, widespread corruption, extortion, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and other illicit activities operating with impunity in Peru, often under the protection of political power.

For those of us who work in the mining sector—directly or indirectly—this grim reality is inescapable. As the country’s leading industry, mining cannot remain absent or silent in the face of these challenges. It must proactively and openly lead the debate to implement actions that benefit all Peruvians. These actions should combat the growing influence of illegal activities and insecurity, eliminate irrational bureaucratic hurdles that stifle entrepreneurial initiative and foster corruption, and address the delays and obstacles to formalization and private investment, which is the primary driver of development and well-being for all.

The Mining Summit of PERUMIN 37 will bring together national and international leaders with a shared goal: to set Peru, the region, the mining industry, and Peruvians on a path toward a more prosperous and sustainable future. We will analyze and discuss challenges and opportunities in the mining sector in Peru and around the world, fostering the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and effective solutions to the immense challenges we face. Together, we aim to continue building a better tomorrow, with mining as a key player.

We thank you in advance for your participation in this event. I encourage you to take full advantage of the conferences and contributions we have prepared, and to share your own initiatives, proposals, and concrete actions in this collective effort to build the Peru we all envision.

Welcome to the Mining Summit of PERUMIN 37!