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Peru's state oil firm says two Ecuador supply contracts could save it up to US$180 million a year in crude and freight costs for its Talara refinery. The post Petroperú Eyes US$180M Ecuador Oil Savings appeared first on The Rio Times.

Nexa Resources fell 2.69% to US$12.31 on Tuesday while Buenaventura rose 0.33%. What it means for zinc miners in Peru, Brazil and Mexico. The post Zinc Miner Nexa Falls 2.69% as Buenaventura Edges Up | Zinc, Oct 20 appeared first on The Rio Times.

The copper fund CPER rose 0.45% to US$39.75 on Tuesday while Freeport-McMoRan fell 1.26%. What it means for Chile and Peru, with prediction-market tariff odds. The post Copper Fund Edges Up 0.45% as Freeport Falls 1.26% | Copper, Oct 20 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Only 1.4 percent of all new wealth created between 2019 and 2025 went to the poorest 50 percent, report finds.

Renta4 SAB scores Peru stocks 3.74 of 5, ahead of Chile and Colombia, yet only 4 of 14 Peruvian names meet its US$1 million daily trading filter. The post Only 4 of 14 Peru Stocks Pass Liquidity Test appeared first on The Rio Times.

Pamputa has reportedly offered MMG a deal for part of the Las Bambas concession, a mine with almost 2% of world copper. Here is what is known and what is not. The post Peru Locals Offer MMG Deal for 3,000 Miners appeared first on The Rio Times.

Peru's Production Ministry will not open a second anchovy season in the north-centre, citing 79% juvenile fish and a 5.12 million tonne stock. The post Peru Bars Anchovy Season, Juveniles Hit 79% appeared first on The Rio Times.

An Indigenous community in Peru is proposing to buy part of a copper concession from MMG Ltd. and turn thousands of artisanal miners operating there into formal suppliers to the Chinese-owned company.

Peru gold miner Buenaventura cut its 2026 forecast for its new San Gabriel mine by 10,000 ounces, citing a processing bottleneck at the plant. The post Peru Gold Miner Cuts New Mine Forecast appeared first on The Rio Times.

The Lima jobless rate fell to 4.4% in July to September as employment rose 6.0%, but pay rose only 0.4% against 4.55% inflation. The post Peru’s Lima Jobless Rate Falls to 4.4% appeared first on The Rio Times.

Peru's economy grew 3.23% in August from a year earlier, slower than July's 3.56%, as construction rose 10.34% and mining fell 5.53%. The post Peru GDP Grows 3.23% in August appeared first on The Rio Times.

Peru’s economy grew more than 3% for a second straight month, in line with expectations, driven by strong performance in most sectors.

Higher copper and gold prices lifted Peru's terms of trade 14.3% in August, central bank data show, swelling export income from mines run by US-listed firms. The post Peru’s Terms of Trade Jump 14% on Copper appeared first on The Rio Times.

Ica, the region behind about half of all Peru grape exports, has sent its first cargo of the 2026-27 season to the United States, its biggest buyer. The post Peru Grape Heartland Ships First US Cargo appeared first on The Rio Times.

The IMF lifted its Peru growth forecast to 3% for 2026 and 2.9% for 2027, ahead of Brazil, Mexico and Chile, while it sees inflation at 3.8%. The post IMF Raises Peru Growth Forecast to 3% appeared first on The Rio Times.

A Peru mining bill would give about 30,000 informal miners two more years to get permits and change who pays for damage on mining concessions. The post Peru Bill Offers 30,000 Informal Miners 2 More Years appeared first on The Rio Times.

The US copper fund CPER rose 0.79% to US$40.63 on Monday 12 October while Southern Copper and Freeport slipped, and Chile and Peru stay in focus. The post Copper Fund Rises 0.79% to US$40.63 as Miners Slip | Copper, Oct 12 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Groups from the US, China, India and the Netherlands are interested in Peru's Corío port, Arequipa's governor says. No tender or investor exists yet. The post Peru Governor Says US, China Eye US$800 Million Port appeared first on The Rio Times.

Peru exports hit US$83 billion in the first nine months of 2026, a record for the period, as private investment grew 15.5% in the first half. The post Peru Exports Reach Record US$83 Billion by September appeared first on The Rio Times.

Newmont wants Peru's Yanacocha mine, its lowest-cost site in the first half of 2026, to keep digging two zones through 2027, a regulatory filing shows. The post Newmont Plans 19.7M Tonnes at Peru’s Yanacocha Mine appeared first on The Rio Times.

Peru resources explained: copper, silver, zinc and gold, plus gas, fishmeal and fruit, who profits and the environmental cost, as of October 2026. The post Peru Natural Resources Explained 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Peru farm exports rose just 1.9% to US$8.0 billion from January to August, exporters said on 8 October, warning El Niño could hit northern crops. The post Peru Farm Export Growth Slows to 1.9% on El Niño Fears appeared first on The Rio Times.

A Peruvian Senate panel ranked 10 candidates for three central bank board seats on 7 October. Two nominees of President Fujimori's party lead. The post Peru Senate Panel Ranks 10 for 3 Central Bank Seats appeared first on The Rio Times.

Peru’s copper output rose 3.7% to 236,515 tonnes in July, while zinc fell 22.2% and gold 9.0%, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mines. The post Peru Copper Output Rises 3.7% in July appeared first on The Rio Times.

Zinc held near US$3,740 a tonne as Peru, the second-largest miner, produced 12% less zinc. Weak Chinese steel output limits demand for the metal. The post Zinc Holds Near US$3,740 as Peru Output Falls 12% | Zinc, Oct 6 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Peru wants about US$2.4 billion in extra 2026 spending, with US$169 million aimed directly at El Niño and more than half raised through new government bonds. The post Peru Asks Congress for US$2.4 Billion as El Niño Looms appeared first on The Rio Times.