NEW PROJECTS IN PERU TO ADD $3.6 BILLION OF MINING INVESTMENT FOR 2013

New mining projects in Peru will attract over $3.6 billion in investments this year, adding to the overall industry forecast of $10 billion, said Wednesday the president for the country’s National Society of Mining, Oil and Energy (SNMPE), Eva Arias.

The South American nation’s extractive sector, which accounts for some 60% of the economy, saw investments for $8.5 billion last year and is expected to bring $53 billion over the next decade, added Arias.

According to LPBnews (in Spanish), mining investment jumped 18% last year compared to 2011 despite large-scale protests against exploration and extraction activities that swept the country in 2012.

SNMPE warned in September last year that, as a result of non-stop anti-mining protests in different regions of the country, investors had started looking for greener pastures and so mining investment in the South American nation was expected to fall.

Although that didn’t happen, the body said Peru did fall to third place from second in the list of world’s top copper and silver producers.

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PERU`S MINING SECTOR TO GROW DOUBLE DIGITS FOR THE NEXT 3 YEARS, STARTING 2013

The country’s mining industry is expected to grow at double-digit rates, for the next few years, local newspaper named Gestion had reported.  According to Julio Velarde, head of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR), Peru will see an average annual growth of 11.2 percent in mining between 2013 and 2016.

"Unlike the previous seven years, we will now see that mining will have double-digit growth," he said, adding that the growth would be driven by about $64 billion in mining investments, over the next two years.

According to Gestion newspaper, the estimates far exceed the $50 billion investments that the Ministry of Energy and Mining had predicted for the next five years.

Copper production, Velarde said, would also grow over the next few years, giving the country considerable reserves for 2015.

The strong mining growth, he added, would in turn support the country’s economic growth. GDP over the next four years, Velarde said, is expected to grow by 6.5 percent annually.

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PERU TO SEE INCREASE IN SILVER PRODUCTION IN 2013

Peru’s production of silver is estimated to increase by 5 percent this year, driven by new mining projects, according to a recent report by Scotiabank branch in PERU.

The growth would represent a considerable increase from the 1.74 percent increase in silver mining last year.

Scotiabank said that the Milpo and El Brocal mining firms were currently in the midst of expanding their plants, which would lead to an increase in sliver production. The bank said the increased investments would lead to growth of 9 percent per year, between 2014 and 2016.

Last year the Buenaventura mining company saw 16 percent growth in their silver output, the daily said.

According to Scotiabank, the increase is also due to new mines such as Xstrata’s Las Bambas, Chinalco’s Toromocho, and Hudbay’s Constancia project.

"Volcan and Hochschild have new projects that are focused on increasing production" 

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Peru's mining investments seen rising 16% this 2013

Lima, Mar. 05 (ANDINA). Investments in Peru's mining sector is seen gaining 16% this year, following last year's 18% increase, worth $8.55 billion, Scotiabank said.

Mining investments last year came from 547 companies, although 53% were made by five companies in large mainly base metals projects: Toromocho, Las Bambas, Minas Conga, Antamina and Cerro Verde.
"During 2013, it is probable that a similar number of companies will make a similar number of investments in mining. However, about 50% of the investment will come from five mega-projects," the bank said.
Scotiabank says this year the main investments will be made by Xstrata PLC in its $5.2 billion Las Bambas copper deposit, and by Minera Chinalco Peru in its $3.5 billion Toromocho project. Minera Chinalco Peru is a subsidiary of Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd.In regards to Toromocho, Scotiabank said, "The company will start to produce copper in 2014, and as such the biggest part of the investment will be made in 2013."

Xstrata said Tuesday that it had spent $1.1 billion last year on Las Bambas, "which will commence commissioning at the end of 2014." It also said it had spent $600 million at the Antapaccay copper project in southern Peru, where production started in November last year.

According to Dow Jones Newswires, another large-scale investment is by Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde SAA as it continues work on its $4.4 billion mine expansion in southern Peru.

Canada's Hudbay Minerals, which forecasts full production in the second quarter of 2015 at its Constancia project, expects to spend about $961 million there in 2013.
Anglo American PLC is expected to submit its Quellaveco copper project to its board for approval this year.

Scotiabank said investments by Minera Yanacocha at its Minas Conga project will drop significantly this year due to the suspension of most work there. Antamina completed its expansion project last year, which helped the company boost its copper production by 33% in 2012 over the prior year.
Peru's Ministry of Energy and Mines is forecasting a rise of only 12% in mining sector investments this year.

Peru is the world's third largest producer of copper and produces large amounts of other base and precious metals.

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NEW PROJECTS IN PERU TO ADD $3.6 BILLION TO OVERALL MINING INVESTMENT FOR 2013

February, 2013 : New mining projects in Peru will attract over $3.6 billion in investments this year, adding to the overall industry forecast of $10 billion, said Wednesday the president for the country’s National Society of Mining, Oil and Energy (SNMPE), 

The South American nation’s extractive sector, which accounts for some 60% of the economy, saw investments for $8.5 billion last year and is expected to bring $53 billion over the next decade, added Arias.

According to LPBnews (in Spanish), mining investment jumped 18% last year compared to 2011 despite large-scale protests against exploration and extraction activities that swept the country in 2012.

SNMPE warned in September last year that, as a result of non-stop anti-mining protests in different regions of the country, investors had started looking for greener pastures and so mining investment in the South American nation was expected to fall.

Although that didn't happen, the body said Peru did fall to third place from second in the list of world’s top copper and silver producers.

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PERU`S INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - MINING COUNTRY

Peru: A mining country full of opportunities
Its geological wealth, availability of cadastral and geological quality, choice of first-tier suppliers and the legal framework for private investment promoter force in the country, to make Peru one of the most attractive destinations for mining investment in the world.

Peru: Mining Country
Peru is a country of old mining tradition, tradition maintained and grown thanks to the presence of leading international companies. We have an enormous geological potential, the presence of the Andes along the territory, is our main source of mineral resources.

Globally, Peru and Latin America is among the leading producers of various metals (gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, iron, tin, molybdenum, tellurium, among others), which reflects not only the abundance of resources and production capacity of Peruvian mining, but the stability of economic policies in our country.

Minerals produced in Peru are in high demand in today's global market, whose development is based on production and industry. United States, China, Switzerland, Japan, Canada and the European Union are the lead plaintiffs.

Peru`s Economic and Reliable Fortress Investment Climate
Peru is one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America (7.6% in 2006, 9% in 2007, 9.84% in 2008, 1% in 2009, 8.8% in 2010 and 6.8% in 2011), which is complemented with macroeconomic soundness: low inflation, fiscal and trade surpluses and strong international reserves.

Peru`s International Recognition
In July 2008, ratings agency Standard and Poor's gave the "Investment Grade" to Peru. Previously, this reclassification was Fitch rating in April of that year and by the Canadian Agency DBRS Dominion Bond Rating Service in late 2007.

Peru has signed several bilateral agreements, including free trade agreements (FTA) with the United States, Canada, China, Singapore, South Korea and Mexico, and is currently negotiating FTAs ​​with Japan, Thailand and the European Union.

Peru also is a member of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the Community of Andean Nations (CAN). Peru offers better economic opportunities for investors in these markets.

Peru`s Investment Opportunities
The opportunities offered by our country have made us one of the countries in the region which have the largest mining investment, with outstanding results and the presence of leading global mining. In 2011, Peru surpassed the record of investments in the mining sector to exceed U.S. $ 7,000 million, especially in the areas of exploration and mining infrastructure.

The investments planned for the coming years both in exploration, development and mining expansions exceed U.S. $ 53,000 million. The estimated portfolio of mining projects highlights these major investments in Cuzco, Cajamarca, Moquegua, Tacna, Ica, Lima, Arequipa, Junin, Piura, Ancash, Huancavelica and Lambayeque.


Peru`s Effective Investor Protection
Peru has signed 32 international investment agreements underpinning its policy of liberalization, with Pacific countries, Europe and Latin America. With a view to consolidate a stable investment climate and predictable, Peru has improved its standards in the negotiation of international investment agreements. Similarly, Peru has signed an agreement to facilitate operations OPIC, covering U.S. investments held in Peru.

Peru is also a member of MIGA and a signatory to the Convention Establishing the ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes) and the New York Convention of the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards.

Peru`s Highlights of the Mining Industry
Peru is the largest silver producer in the world, second largest producer of copper. It is also the largest producer of gold, zinc, tin, lead and molybdenum in Latin America. The Andes is the backbone of Peru and the main source of mineral deposits in the world.

Peru has an important geological potential. It is the third country in the world in reserves of gold, silver, copper and zinc (U.S. Geological Survey - USGS figures).

The number and area of ​​mineral exploration projects increases each year, which is why the Lima Stock Exchange (BVL) has created a segment of Risk Capital or Project Portfolio where about 12 listed and 39 junior mining companies of the great Peruvian mining.

In addition, inputs and services that the mining industry needs to have widespread availability in the local market, making Peru a privileged place for mining in South America.

Peru`s Potential Non-Metallic Resources
Peru also has great potential in non-metallic minerals also known as industrial minerals, such as travertine marble, silica gel (first producer in South America), bentonite and borates. In fact, Peru is among the few countries in the world where you can find these mineral deposits.

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INVESTOR KEEN IN PERU`S MINING AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS THIS YEAR

Lima, Jan. 26 (ANDINA). Peruvian Minister of Economy and Finance Luis Miguel Castilla said Saturday that investors attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, have shown great interest in the mining and infrastructure sectors of Peru.

Peruvian Minister of Economy and Finance Luis Miguel Castilla. Photo: ANDINA/Juan Carlos Chavez.

Minister Castilla said the Peruvian delegation's participation in the five-day event was a great success, after holding meetings with several business leaders.
"The main interest lies in the mining and infrastructure sectors, and within this framework we have presented draft Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) projects and the many reforms the country has put in place," he said.
Castilla added that "the Peruvian delegation also participated in an important meeting with finance ministers and presidents of various central banks from around the world, in which they discussed the international situation in countries like Peru."
"We see a light at the end of the tunnel, but there is still a complex situation especially in Europe," he noted.
Castilla said that, in this context, he also held a meeting with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who will support the country on two key issues.
"The first is to enhance the quality of the workforce with improved technical education and the second is related to the services sector under the PPPs, because the UK has had a very important role on this matter," Minister Castilla said.(PERU`S MINISTER OF DEVELOPMENT ECONOMY & FINANCE)

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PERUVIAN CURRENCY S/. NUEVO SOLES IS BECOMING STRONGER WHEN EXCHANGING TO U.S. DOLLAR

Historically in Peru currency crises have been because there were no dollars. Now thanks to the good economic management of the past 20 years and the relatively favorable international circumstances, our problem is an excess of dollars. That means that the exchange rate of the dollar declines, which makes imports cheaper and reduces the cost of living, but also discourages exporters and companies competing with imports mainly industrial companies.

Now we are reaching a point of crisis, and we may be already in crisis. Explained. Since the outbreak of the financial crisis in 2008-2009, starting in the United States, the major central banks, mainly the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England and European Central Bank have made huge efforts to avoid recession printing over the "machine" a shower of notes. This has lowered interest rates in these countries to a minimum and made large institutional depositors in these countries, especially the United States, seeking more profitable markets. One of them is Peru, the fastest growing economy in South America with the lowest inflation. Then, little by little, has been growing tide of dollars that come here.

The gradual appreciation of the exchange rate of the dollar has allowed sunlight have lower inflation and businesses, but not all, have been gradually adapted by improving their "competitiveness". But now we come to a crisis: the fact that the United States Congress and the Obama administration could not really deal with the so-called "tax gap", and now the end of February there will be a tremendous battle in Washington, makes tide of greenbacks to intensify. The Central Reserve Bank has purchased billions of dollars in recent years, but in recent weeks the tide has risen and the dollar has dropped more quickly. That does, as speculative investors know that the Bank is there to buy their dollars further come outside. But change is touching S/.2.50 per dollar, which is already very difficult for companies to defend themselves. If this trend continues and we S/.2.40 or 2.30, that level would lead to a real crisis in several sectors: agricultural exports, textiles and various other industrial products, with layoffs and bankruptcies. It's time to fight back in a much more aggressive.

Obviously, the central bank has to keep doing what you've been doing, but you must add the two other instruments have already used: purchase dollars and increase reserve requirements. It is essential to add to these measures, they both have their disadvantages, allow AFPs increase their investments abroad, if they wish. They are all almost the limit of 30% of its assets when legally could reach 50%. But to decide that the central bank will probably need the support of a decision of the full Board. Very unfortunately, the full Board does not exist because Congress has failed in the last year and a half to agree to appoint three directors missing. This indecision, irresponsible and regrettable, can have serious consequences for our economy. It is urgent to make decisions and appoint capable people, class, and has no questions. To that list we must add the Ombudsman and members of the Constitutional Court even not nominated.

There are other possible measures: one would allow companies to be Peruvian dollars abroad, and very considerable sum, to prepay and reduce some of these debts in exchange for a reduction of 30% withholding tax on these payments outside.

I think it is important to give a cry of alarm in time, so that does not happen what happened in neighboring countries that were left away by exaggerated appreciation of its exchange rate. Cite the case of Brazil, which last year grew only 1%, in part by an unsustainable appreciation of the real. Cite Chile's textile industry, which disappeared, and several Colombian companies that have faced the disaster and bankruptcy because their authorities were unable to cope with the wave of foreign dollars. We live in a time that is not normal: it is normal for the U.S. Treasury, about to face a serious fiscal crisis, is paying only 0% for three-month loans. That's not normal and so here we have to take extraordinary measures and not fall asleep. And Congress should take their responsibilities, because otherwise they would be jointly responsible for a serious problem for our economy.

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PERU`S ECONOMIC BOOM SPURS GROWTH OF MIDDLE CLASS NOW IN 2013.

Washington, London. Jan. 10 (ANDINA). Articles in The Washington Post and Financial Times highlight the impressive growth of Peru’s gross domestic product during President Ollanta Humala’s administration, which remains as the fastest-growing economy in Latin America, thus boosting the country's middle class.

This extraordinary development of the country's economy is driven mainly by domestic consumption of goods and services and foreign investments.
The articles also highlight the commitment of President Humala to reduce poverty levels to 15 percent by 2015 through a series of social programs aimed at benefiting the neediest and an increase in minimum wages and pensions. The report said that this spectacular growth was due for the further expansion of the country’s middle class, which leads and boosts consumption and generates synergies in all the economy’s sectors.

This adds to the steady decline in poverty during the last ten years in addition of the increasing levels of "banking" of the economy and the rise in wages which have increased at an annual rate of 6 and 7 percent in the past decade.

Indeed, the macroeconomic figures are reflected in the construction of malls in Lima’s popular areas such as "Mega Plaza Express", where consumption increase at an accelerated rate.
The Andean country’s gross domestic product rose 6.7 percent year on year in October 2012, marking 38 consecutive months of growth.

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PERU`S INDUSTRIALIZATION & TRANSFORMATION ON GAS & ENERGY PROJECTS - 2013

Cusco - Peru:

The Ministry of Energy and Mines, today announced the formal start of the process to carry gas projects promoted by the government which means "a great change for the country", thanks to natural gas , to be distributed in southern Peru, will also boost the economy and industrialization of Peru.

From the province of Anta (Cusco), where the president, Ollanta Humala, signed to give supreme resolutions Improvement country's energy security and Pipeline Development Southern Peru, and another on the draft Energy South Node, Merino announced that in two weeks will list the official call for tender that will begin construction of the pipeline.

Anta be stressed that the "exit" to transport natural gas to the rest of the southern region, as both high Andes to the coast, to Ilo (Moquegua) and Matarani (Arequipa), in order to boost business petrochemicals in the country.

"This is very important for the Macro South Region, because we`re at the start of construction of petrochemical complex in the south. With natural gas can get many products, including fertilizers, nitrates, etc.," said the minister, in his speech.

Merino Tafur thanked Congress for support, unanimously, the bill for energy security and development of the petrochemical, allowing enacting Law No. 29970, standard dictates rules to boost South Peruvian pipeline construction , the petrochemical and energy to the south node.

He recalled that this law ensures that natural gas will reach regions Arequipa, Apurimac, Cusco, Puno, Moquegua and Tacna, but there are also provisions for widespread natural gas and reach other regions, including Ayacucho and Huancavelica. "We request of Mr. President to move forward with natural gas projects in the shortest possible time, "he said

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TODAY GOLD ROSE AFTER U.S. FISCAL TAXES, BUT IT LOOKS VULNERABLE..!

Signs of economic stagnation in Europe and India plan to limit imports of gold could encourage investors to sell their holdings of the precious metal.

New York (Reuters). - Gold rose nearly 1%, because the economic optimism firmly pushed shares on Wall Street after U.S. authorities reached a last-minute deal to avoid large tax hikes and spending cuts that threatened to push the economy into another recession.

Group metals silver and platinum rose sharply after Congress approved an agreement to avoid immediate austerity measures, to raise taxes on the wealthiest and preserve certain benefits.

However, the slug seemed to lose strength to extend gains in the first trading day of 2013, analysts said. Signs of economic stagnation in Europe and India plan to limit imports of gold could encourage investors to sell their holdings.

Gold rose 0.8%, to $ 1687.60 an ounce, off a two-week high of $ 1694.70 seen earlier in the session.

Gold rose around 7% in 2012, the twelfth year in a row on the rise. However, reported a weak fourth quarter to end the year fell 5.4%, its worst quarterly performance since the period July to September 2008. Silver climbed 2.4%, to U.S. $ 31.01 an ounce.

Uncertainty remained after budget deal in America. The spending cuts of U.S. $ 109 000 million in military and domestic programs only were adjourned for two months and further discussions on the debt ceiling looming U.S. within that time.


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