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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