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MINING EXPLORATIONPROJECT PORTFOLIO

2021

INDEX

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 3

SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS .............................................. 4

I. R EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................... 5

II. PORTFOLIO OF PROJECTSMINING EXPLORATION ..................................... 7

2.1 Investment according to stageof progress of the project ............................................... 10

2.2 Investments according to the locationof the project ........................................................................ 12

2.3 Investments accordingto macro-region of the project .................................... 13

2.4 Investment according to the mineralto be extracted .................................................................... 15

2.5 Investments by type of exploration ............................ 162.6 Investments by country of origin of the

main investor ........................................................................ 17

III. BUDGET OUTLOOKOF MINING EXPLORATION IN 2020 ................. 19

3.1 Worldwide ............................................................................. 193.2 At the Latin American level ............................................ 203.3 At Peru level .......................................................................... 21

IV. ANNEXES .............................................................. 234.1 4.1 Annex 1: Methodology ............................................. 23

4.1.1 Coverage ..................................................................... 234.1.2 Project attributes ..................................................... 23 4.1.2.1 Types of advancement stage ...................... 23 4.1.2.2 Types of projects .............................................. 244.1.3 Information sources ............................................... 24

4.2 Annex 2: Technical sheets of the projects ................ 25

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INTRODUCTION

Exploration is crucial to develop Peruvian mining sub-sector. It is thebeginning of the mining activity which enables the country to attractnational and foreign investment and also to discover new deposits andextent the life of mines that are already in operation.

Likewise, Peru is worldwide known for its huge geological potential.Thus, based on 2020 results, according to US Geological Service, at LatinAmerican level is ranked the first with the largest reserves of gold, silver,lead and molybdenum.

On the other hand, this Pandemic not only impacted national but alsoglobal mining exploration investment. Many countries were forced toincrease restrictions and to close borders, directly impacting explorationactivities since exploration campaigns were prevented from beendeveloped.

As a response, the central Government authorized the economicreactivation in 4 tiers. Mining sub-sector, in Tier 1 authorized the startof great mining activities and construction projects. Then, in Tier 2 ,medium, small and formalized artisanal mining activities and their relatedactivities were included . Following this, in Tier 3 the resumption of allthe rest of the activities not included in the two initial stages.

In this manner, the economic reactivation by tiers allowed the miningsector to reach the resumption of its activities in full, and to complywith the established parameters to protect the health of the workers.

Within a context of many challenges and opportunities, the Ministry ofEnergy and Mines (MINEM) through the General Directorate of MiningPromotion and Sustainability (DGPSM) with the purpose of contributingto the mining sub-sector dynamism and of promoting mining investmentin the country, it is pleased to submit the 2021 Mining ExplorationProjects Portfolio, which comprises 60 projects in 16 regions of thecountry, and a global investment of US$ 506 million.

1 Official Letter 080-2020-PCM"Official Letter that approves therestart of economic activities ina gradual and progressive man-ner within the National SanitaryEmergency framework due tothe critical circumstances impac-ting the life of the Nation dueto COVID-19". Published on May3, 2020, on El Peruano officialgazette

2 Official Letter 101-2020-PCM"Official Letter that approvesTier 2 of restart of economic ac-tivities within the National Sa-nitary Emergency frameworkdue to the critical circumstancesimpacting the life of the Nationdue to COVID-19" and amend-ments Official Letter Nº 080-2020- PCM". Published on June4, 2020, on El Peruano officialgazette.

3 Official Letter 117-2020-PCM"Official Letter that approvesTier 3 of restart of economic ac-tivities within the National Sa-nitary Emergency frameworkdue to the critical circumstancesimpacting the life of the Nationdue to COVID-19". Published onJuly 4, 2020, on El Peruano offi-cial gazette.

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2021 MINING EXPLORATION PROJECT PORTFOLIO

SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONSWeights and measures Oretn Metric ton Ag SilverKt Thousands of tons Au GoldMt Millions of metric tons Cu Copperoz Troy oz (31.1035 g) Fe IronKoz Thousands of try oz Mo MolybdenumMoz Million of troy oz Pb Leadlb Pound Zn ZincKlb Thousands of pounds Sn TinMlb Millions of pounds U Uraniumm Meter Li Lithiumkm Kilometer P2O5 Phosphorus oxide (V)TMF Fine Metric Tons U3O8 Triuranium Octaoxide

Geographical Abbreviations Productionmasl Meters above sea level g/t Grams per ton

oz/t Ounces per tonCurrency ppm Parts per millionUS$ US Dollars MT/day Metric tons per dayMMUS$ Millions of US Dollars MT/year Metric tons per year

Power and Energy SocietiesMW Megawatts Inc. IncorporatedMWA Annual Megawatts Int. InternationalMVA Megavolt ampere Ltda. Limitada

Ltd. LimitedS.A. Sociedad Anónima

(Limited Liability Company)Metallurgical Processes S.A.A. Sociedad Anónima AbiertaSX Solvent Extraction (Listed Limited Liability Company)EW Electrowinning S.R.L. Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada

(Sole Responsibility Company)S.A.C. Sociedad Anónima Cerrada

(Non-listed Limited Liability Company)Co. Company

Stock Exchange Lp. Limited PartnerNYSE New York Stock Exchange Corp. CorporationLSE London Stock Exchange S.A.B of C.V. Public Limited Company with Variable CapitalTSX Toronto Stock Exchange

Entities Environmental Management InstrumentSENACE Servicio Nacional de Certificación EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

Ambiental para las Inversiones EIAd Detailed Environmental Impact AssessmentSostenibles (National Service of EIAsd Semi-Detailed Environmental Impact AssessmentEnvironmental Certification for ITS Supporting Technical ReportSustainable Investments) MEIA Amendment of the Environmental Impact

IGA Environmental Management InstrumentAssessment

MINEM Ministry of Energy and Mines MEIAd Amendment of the Detailed EnvironmentalImpact Assessment

Reserves and Resources MEIAsd Amendment of the Semi-Detailed(P&P) Proven and Probable Environmental Impact Assessment(M&I) Measured and Indicated


I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARYBy the end of 2020 and in spite of COVID-19 pandemic, Peru surpassedthe mining investment forecast adjustment estimated in US$ 4200 millionand executing US$ 4334 million. This amount implies disbursement inexploration, mining equipment, among others.

It is worth to note that the fast recovery scenario was possible thanks tothe efficiency of the national economic reactivation plan fostered bythe Central Government since May 2020 in order to resume economicactivities under strict sanitary measures. These, allowed the mining sub-sector to reactivate all the activities during the application of the first 3tiers.

Indeed, the executed investment under mining exploration sectorshowed a 107.6% recovery in December compared to April 2020, whenthe pandemic hit the most. In this manner, the measures implementedby the Government, allowed US$70 million to be executed in Q3 reachingpre-pandemic levels recorded in Q1 2020 (US$ 65 million).

In addition, the Mining Exploration Project Portfolio dated on February01, 2020, experienced major updates since its publication: a) progressin project stages; b) update of Environmental Management Instrumentsfor some projects; c) inclusion of new projects complying with minimumrequirements, among others.

For this reason, the General Directorate of Mining Promotion andSustainability (DGPSM) within the framework of its spread and promotionfunctions presents the new 2021 Mining Exploration Project Portfolio(dated on February 01, 2021).

4 Tier 1: approved and publishedby Supreme Decree N° 080-2020-PCM on May 3, 2020 on ElPeruano official gazette; Tier 2:approved and published by Su-preme Decree N° 101-2020-PCM published on June 04,2020, on El Peruano official ga-zette and Tier 3: approved andpublished by Supreme DecreeNo. 117-2020-PCM on June 30,2020.





The 2021 Mining Exploration Project Portfolio comprises 60 projectswith global investment amounts USD$ 506 million. Within thisframework, it is worth noting that the investment amounts correspondto what was stated by mining holders on the EnvironmentalManagement Instrument corresponding to the assessed project.

This Portfolio includes both, exploration projects aimed at discoveringnew ore deposits (greenfield), and those looking to increase existingreserves and resources (brownfield), besides complying with thefollowing three (03) requirements:

a) Exploration projects that have requested the approval of itsEnvironmental Management Instrument from January, 2016 toFebruary 01, 2021.

b) Amount declared by the Mining Holder in the correspondingEnvironmental Management Instrument SEAL app, higher thanUS$ 1 million.

c) Exploration projects which Environmental ManagementInstrument (EMI) is within the following categories5:a. Category I: Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and

amendments.b. Category II:Semi-Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment

and amendments.

As follows, table 1 shows a summary of the main characteristics of theportfolio projects::

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5 Pursuant to Art. 4 of Law N° 27446 "Law of the National Environmental Impact Assessment System" and current environmental regulations inforce.



CANDADO Compañía Minera Zahena S.A.C. Arequipa Greenfield Cu DIA Principal 1.2

CARHUACAYÁN Compañía Minera Chungar S.A.C. Junín Greenfield Zn 1era MEIAsd 11.1CAYLLOMA Minera Bateas S.A.C. Arequipa Brownfield Ag 2da MEIAsd 21.2COLORADO Minera Yanacocha S.R.L. Cajamarca Brownfield Au 1era MEIAsd 5LAS DEFENSAS Compañía Minera Poderosa S.A. La Libertad Greenfield Au EIAsd Principal 68.6PARAISO Oz Minerals Perú S.A.C. Arequipa Greenfield Cu DIA Principal 3.9YUMPAG Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. Pasco Greenfield Ag 3era MEIAsd 48.9ANAMARAY Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. Lima Greenfield Au 2da MEIAsd 27/04/2018 1.5BONGARÁ Minera Forrester S.A.C. Amazonas Greenfield Zn EIAsd Principal 27/09/2019 3.1CERRO NEGRO Minera Yanacocha S.R.L. Cajamarca Greenfield Au 1era MEIAsd 03/06/2019 5COASA Palamina S.A.C Puno Greenfield Au DIA Principal 24/12/2019 3.8COCHACUCHOY MYLAGROS Cori Puno S.A.C. Puno Brownfield Au DIA Principal 31/12/2019 2.2

EL PORVENIR Nexa Resources El Porvenir S.A.C. Pasco Brownfield Zn DIA Principal 31/12/2019 2.2HUACULLO Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C. Apurímac Greenfield Au DIA Principal 13/02/2019 1.5HUIÑAC PUNTA Condor Exploration Perú S.A.C. Huánuco Greenfield Cu DIA Principal 09/07/2020 2LA QUINUA Minera Yanacocha S.R.L. Cajamarca Brownfield Au 2da MEIAsd 03/04/2018 1LLAGUÉN Hudbay Perú S.A.C. La Libertad Greenfield Cu DIA Principal 02/12/2020 3MINA MARTA Compañía Minera Barbastro S.A.C. Huancavelica Greenfield Ag 3era MEIAsd 22/05/2019 2.5PAMPA NEGRA Minera Pampa de Cobre S.A.C. Moquegua Greenfield Cu 1era MEIAsd 11/10/2018 45.5ROMINA 2 Compañía Minera Chungar S.A.C. Lima Greenfield Zn 1era MEIAsd 29/01/2021 27.9SAN ANTONIO Sumitomo Metal Mining Perú S.A. Apurímac Greenfield Cu DIA Principal 18/12/2019 8SAN JOSE 1 Minera Yanacocha S.R.L. Cajamarca Brownfield Au 2da MEIAsd 12/04/2019 1.8SANTANDER Trevali Perú S.A.C. Lima Brownfield Zn DIA Principal 24/07/2020 2SANTO DOMINGO Fresnillo Perú S.A.C. Apurímac Greenfield Au DIA Principal 18/12/2019 1.3SCORPIUS Alpha Mining S.A.C. Ayacucho Greenfield Au DIA Principal 30/12/2019 1.8SOMBRERO Sombrero Minerales S.A.C. Ayacucho Greenfield Cu DIA Principal 04/02/2020 2.4SUYAWI Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration S.A.C. Tacna Greenfield Cu 1era MDIA 30/12/2019 15YANACOCHITA II Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C. Ayacucho Greenfield Au DIA Principal 30/06/2020 2.8ALTA VICTORIA Minera Cappex S.A.C Junín Greenfield Ag DIA Principal 28/10/2019 3.6AMAUTA Compañía Minera Mohicano S.A.C. Arequipa Greenfield Cu EIAsd Principal 23/11/2018 10APACHETA Vale Exploration Perú S.A.C. Huancavelica Greenfield Cu DIA Principal 08/05/2019 4.4ARCATA Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C. Arequipa Brownfield Ag 1era MEIAsd 04/08/2020 5.3AZULMINA Nexa Resources Perú S.A.A. Áncash Greenfield Zn DIA Principal 27/09/2019 6.9BERENGUELA Sociedad Minera Berenguela S.A. Puno Greenfield Ag EIAsd Principal 03/10/2018 10.8CHAPITOS Camino Resources S.A.C. Arequipa Greenfield Cu EIAsd Principal 30/04/2019 41.3COCHALOMA Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C. Ayacucho Greenfield Au DIA Principal 27/03/2019 2.3COLOSO Huarmy Colosal S.A.C. Áncash Greenfield Au DIA Principal 25/09/2020 12.5COLQUIPUCRO Tinka Resources S.A.C. Pasco Greenfield Zn 3era MEIAsd 23/11/2016 2.5ELISA SUR BHP Billiton World Exploration Inc.

Sucursal del Perú Moquegua Greenfield Cu 1era MDIA 26/08/2019 1.1

EPOSUYAY Vale Exploration Perú S.A.C. La Libertad Greenfield Cu DIA Principal 08/03/2019 4.6ILLARI Newmont Perú S.R.L. Lima Greenfield Au 2da EIAsd 11/09/2019 7.3ILUMINADORA Newmont Perú S.R.L. Arequipa Greenfield Au DIA Principal 07/01/2020 3.8LOMA LINDA Consorcio Minero Sunec S.A.C. Pasco Greenfield Au DIA Principal 03/03/2017 3.8LOURDES Pucara Resources S.A.C. Ayacucho Greenfield Au DIA Principal 20/06/2019 2MALPASO II Pan American Silver Huaron S.A. Huánuco Greenfield Ag DIA Principal 18/01/2019 3.2MAYRA Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. Arequipa Greenfield Au EIAsd Principal 10/11/2017 1PABLO SUR Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C. Ayacucho Brownfield Au DIA Principal 04/03/2019 2.8PALCA Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C. Ayacucho Brownfield Au DIA Principal 19/03/2019 2.8PALMA Compañía Minera Chungar S.A.C. Lima Greenfield Zn 2da MEIAsd 25/08/2017 6.1PUCAJIRCA Minera Peñoles de Perú S.A. Áncash Greenfield Cu EIAsd Principal 30/12/2019 2QUEHUINCHA Hudbay Perú S.A.C. Cusco Brownfield Cu DIA Principal 24/12/2019 3QUENAMARI Minsur S.A. Puno Brownfield Sn 1era MEIAsd 09/11/2018 6SAN PEDRO Pan American Silver Huaron S.A. Pasco Greenfield Pb DIA Principal 20/04/2018 4SHAHUINDO Shahuindo S.A.C. Cajamarca Brownfield Au EIAsd Principal 19/07/2017 13.2SIERRA NEVADAY MANUELITA Compañía Minera Argentum S.A. Junín Brownfield Cu DIA Principal 20/04/2018 4.1

SOLEDAD Chakana Resources S.A.C. Áncash Greenfield Ag EIAsd Principal 16/11/2018 4.3TANTAHUATAY 4 Compañía Minera Coimolache S.A. Cajamarca Brownfield Au 1era MEIAsd 09/04/2018 28TUMIPAMPA SUR Compañía Tumipampa S.A.C. Apurímac Greenfield Au DIA Principal 19/03/2018 2YAURICOCHA Sociedad Minera Corona S.A. Lima Brownfield Cu DIA Principal 17/06/2019 3.6ZORAIDA II Volcan Compañía Minera S.A.A. Junín Brownfield Ag 1era MDIAsd 18/09/2019 1.7

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2.1. INVESTMENT BY PROJECT PROGRESS STAGE

During exploration stage, mining projects submit differentEnvironmental Management Instrument (EMI) approval applications.This is because while studies are carried out, a greater accuracy degreeis required to identify a mineralized deposit in certain areas of interest,or to expand the area of study or to modify components, among otherreasons.

In this manner, for simplification purposes, project classification selectedpresents the following stages:

A. EMI Assessment

The project EMI approval request is under evaluation by theEnvironmental Affairs General Directorate (DGAAM). 7 project are inthis early stage. It should be noted that all projects considered at thisstage in the 2020 edition have already obtained the approval of theEMI, so they can be found in the following stages.

B. Exploration Authorization Assessment

After the EMI has been approved and collecting all the requirements,the holder is empowered to submit the application of the Authorizationto Begin Exploration Activities to the General Directorate of Mining(DGM)

For simplification purposes, this stage includes projects with EMIapproved until before their Exploration Authorization application isapproved.

In the current Portfolio edition, 21 projects are in this stage, some ofwhich have recently submitted their preliminary consultation andprojects that are in prior consultation process.

C. Ongoing exploration or to be executed

Lastly, 32 projects are in this stage with Exploration Authorizationgranted by the General Directorate of Mining (DGM) of the Ministry ofEnergy and Mines (MINEM), and are suitable to start explorationactivities.


As follows, the main changes regarding the prior edition published in2020 and the current Portfolio::

1. New Projects included in the Portfolio::8 new projects have been added to this Portfolio: Coloso (US$ 12million) in Áncash; Cochacucho and Mylagros (US$ 2 million) inPuno; Llaguén (US$ 3 million) and Las Defensas (US$ 69 million)in La Libertad; Paraíso projects (US$ 4 million) and Candado (US$1 million) in Arequipa; Carhuacayán (US$ 11 million) in Junín andColorado project (US$ 5 million) in Cajamarca.

2. Projects in EMI Stage to assessment of the Authorization toBegin Exploration Activities:The following five of all the projects in EMI stage within theExploration Portfolio published in 2020, moved to the ExplorationAuthorization Assessment stage since EMI approval requests wereapproved: Huiñac Punta (US$ 2 million), Santander (US$ 2 million),

Chart 01: Investment in mine exploration projects by progress stage

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Sombrero (US$ 2 million), Yanacochita II (US$ 3 million) and Arcata(US$ 5 million).

3. Projects with an approved Exploration Authorization:The General Directorate of Mining (DGM) approved theAuthorization to Begin Exploration Activities of the followingprojects: Alta Victoria (US$ 4 million), Apacheta (US$ 4 million),Chapitos (US$ 41 million), Elisa Sur (US$ 1 million), Iluminadora(US$ 4 million), Lourdes (US$ 2 million), Pucajirca (US$ 2 million),Quehuincha (US$ 3 million), Tumipampa Sur (US$ 2 million) andZoraida (US$ 2 million).

2.2 INVESTMENTSBY PROJECT LOCATION

Exploration investments are destined to mining projects located in16 regions of the country. Arequipa maintains its leadershipnationwide, representing 17.3% of the global investment amountwith 8 projects (US$ 88 million). Chapitos (Copper) of CaminoResources S.A.C. and Caylloma (Silver) projects of Minera BateasS.A.C. are the most noted for representing 71.2% of the miningexploration budget in the region.

In addition, Libertad region ranks 2nd reflecting 15.1% of theexploration budget with 3 projects (US$ 76 million). The mostmeaningful project is Las Defensas (gold) of Compañía MineraPoderosa S.A since it holds the largest amount of investment inthe region.

While Pasco region ranks third with 12.1% of the total investmentamount of the portfolio with US$ 61 million). Yumpag (silver) projectof Compañía minera Buenaventura S.A.A., San Pedro (lead) of PanAmerican Silver Huaron S.A. and Loma Linda (gold) of ConsorcioMinero Sunec S.A.C. stand out for jointly representing 92.3% of thebudget for exploration activities in the mentioned region.

Finally, Cajamarca, Lima, Moquegua, Áncash, Puno, Junín, Ayacucho,Tacna, Apurímac, Huancavelica, Huánuco, Amazonas and Cuscoregions, jointly represent 55.5% of the total portfolio investment.


2.3 INVESTMENT BY PROJECTMACRO REGION

In the analysis by macro regions, the South is known for mainlyproducing Copper and for holding the largest investment in exploration,representing 37.2% of the total budget with 20 projects (US$ 188million). The most represented regions are: Arequipa with Chapitosproject of Camino Resources S.A.C. with US$ 41 million of investment,Moquegua with Pampa Negra project of Minera Pampa de Cobre S.A.Cwith US$ 45 million, and Puno with Berenguela project of SociedadMinera Berenguela S.A. with US$ 11 million.

Central and Northern macro regions are mainly gold producers, theyrank second and third accordingly, both represent 31.4% of share, withUS$ 150 million of investment. On one hand, Central macro regioncomprises 26 projects, the most outstanding regions were: Pasco withYumpag project of Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. with US$49 million of investment, Lima with Romina 2 project of Compañía

Chart 02: Investment in mineexploration projects by location

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Minera Chungar S.A.C. with US$ 28 million and Junín with Carhuacayánproject also owned by Compañía Minera Chungar S.A.C. of US$ 11million. On the other hand, Northern macro region has 14 projects. LaLibertad stands out with Las Defensas project of Compañía Minera Po-derosa S.A. with US$ 69 million investment; Cajamarca with Tantahuatay4 project of Compañía Minera Coimolache S.A. with US$ 28 million ofinvestment and Áncash with Coloso project of Huarmy Colosal S.A.C.with US$ 12 million of investment.

Chart 03: Exploration investment by macro region:

2.4 INVESTMENT BYORE TO BE MINED

To analyze portfolio projects by the main ore to extract, gold projectsrank first, representing 35.1% of the global investment amount withUS$ 178 million distributed in 24 projects in the portfolio. This groupincludes Las Defensas project of Compañía Minera Poderosa S.A. in LaLibertad and Tantahuatay 4 of Compañía Minera Coimolache S.A. inCajamarca, which joint investment amounts US$ 69 million and US$ 28million, accordingly. Shahuindo project of Shahuindo S.A.C. in Cajamarcaand Coloso project of Huarmy Colosal S.A.C. in Áncash, register US$ 13million and US$ 12 million of the budget for exploration activities.


Then, Copper projects represent 30.7% of the total, with 17 budgetsand an accumulated investment budget of US$ 155 million. In addition,the Company seeks to achieve higher copper production in the longterm through the development of projects such as Pampa Negra (US$45 million) of Minera Pampa de Cobre S.A.C. and Chapitos (US$ 41million) of Camino Resources S.A.C., located in the Moquegua andArequipa regions, respectively.

Silver projects rank third reflecting 20.1% of the total investment in theportfolio, with 9 projects in total and a joint investment of US$ 101million. Likewise, the outstanding projects in this group are: Yumpag(US$ 49 million) of Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. in Pasco,as well as Caylloma project (US$ 21 million) of Minera Bateas S.A.C. inArequipa region.

Chart 04: Investment in mine exploration projectsby the main economic ore

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2.5 INVESTMENTS BYEXPLORATION TYPE

Regarding the exploration type, we could group them in greenfield orbrownfield. In this sense, the portfolio contains 43 greenfield projects,which represent 79.1% of the total with a joint investment of USD$ 400million. It is important to note that projects are in different areas ofPeru, even those that are not traditionally considered as mines, such asBongará in Amazonas, Apacheta in Huancavelica, Malpaso II in Huánuco,among others.

Regarding brownfield projects, there are 17 in total, with investmentamount of US$ 106 million reflecting a 20.9% share. Among the mostrepresentative projects by departments are: Caylloma (Arequipa), Pa-blo Sur (Ayacucho), Tantahuatay 4 (Cajamarca), Quehuincha (Cusco),Sierra Nevada and Manuelita (Junín), Yauricocha (Lima), El Porvenir(Pasco) and Quenamari (Puno).

Chart 05: Investment in mine explorationprojects by exploration type


2.6 INVESTMENTS ACCORDING TO THE COUNTRYOF ORIGIN OF THE MAIN INVESTOR

Regarding the investments of the mining projects according to the originof the main investor, the financing of the projects that make up thisportfolio comes from 9 different countries located in 4 continents. Outof these nine countries, Peru is ranked first based on investments,reflecting 30.0% of the total with US$ 152 million and 11 projects in theportfolio.

In second place, Canadian investments are placed with US$ 132 millionof investment representing 26.2% of the total. Also, Canada is rankedfirst in the amount of projects by holding 20 projects in the Portfolio.

Brazil is ranked third showing a 12.6% share of the global investmentamount in the portfolio with a total of 5 projects and a joint investmentof US$ 64 million.

Chart 06: Investment in mine exploration projectsby country of origin of its main investor

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PERSPECTIVES OF MININGEXPLORATION BUDGET IN 2020III.

Chart N° 07: World miningexploration budget (US$ million)

Source: S&P GlobalPreparation: General Directorate of Mining Promotion and Sustainability

3.1 WORLDWIDE

The optimism that the global mineral exploration sector was beginningto show in the second half of 2019 was impacted by the emergence ofCOVID-19 and the ensuing pandemic around the world, resulting inthe second consecutive year of declining global exploration budgetsin 2020, according to S&P Global.

Precisely, as a result of the survey conducted by S&P Global to publicand private companies of different nationalities, the global explorationbudget in 2020 was determined, which resulted in US$ 8328 million,representing a decrease of 10.3% compared to the US$ 9285 millionallocated as mining exploration budget in 2019.



3.2 AT LATIN AMERICAN LEVEL

The Latin American region has always been characterized for havingthe largest share of the world's mining exploration budget, mainly dueto the geological potential of the countries that comprise it. However,this situation depends on variables such as commodities price, demandexpectations, among others.

In this regard, in 2020, the closures generated by the COVID-19pandemic and the price shocks in March caused the exploration budgetfor Latin America to reach US$ 2065 million, representing a contractionof 21.2% compared to the US$ 2621 million recorded in 2019.

Likewise, in the comparative analysis of the main mining explorationglobal budget destinations in 2020, Latin American region kept thefirst place with 24.8% of global investments in exploratory activities.Followed by Australia and Canada with 16.5% and 15.5%, accordingly.

Chart N° 08: Main destinationsof world exploration budgets in 2020

Source: S&P GlobalPreparation: General Directorate of Mining Promotion and Sustainability


3.3 NATIONWIDE

The first months of the year were marked by the uncertainty generatedby the trade conflict between the U.S. and China, which caused markedfluctuations in the prices of the main metals; added to this, the growingwave of COVID-19 infections in mainland China, which later spread tocountries on all continents, causing border closures and paralyzingactivities in order to contain the advance of the virus.

In this context, the Peruvian government decreed a State of NationalEmergency as a measure to halt the spread of the coronavirus, allowingonly essential activities to continue. In this way, mining companies wereonly authorized to carry out critical activities with minimum personnelunder strict security measures. However, at the beginning of May 2020,the resumption of economic activities in tiers was launched, whichallowed the Peruvian mining sub-sector to resume all its activities duringthe first 3 tiers.

Therefore, in spite of the harsh impact the mining sector from thepandemic, mining exploration sector executed US$ 223 million. Monthlyinvestment in exploration closed 2020 with an upward trend,accumulating 4 consecutive months of growth. This is after reaching itslowest point in April, one month before the resumption of economicactivities, it should be noted that exploration activities resumed in Tier 2.

7 Supreme Decree N° 044-2020-PCM: "Supreme Decree stating the National State of Emergency due to the critical circumstances impacting the lifeof the nation as a consequence of COVID-19 outbreak" published on March 15, 2020, on El Peruano official gazette.

8 Tier 1: approved and published by Supreme Decree N° 080-2020-PCM on May 3, 2020 on El Peruano official gazette; Tier 2: approved andpublished by Supreme Decree N° 101-2020-PCM published on June 04, 2020, on El Peruano official gazzette and Tier 3: approved and publishedby Supreme Decree No. 117-2020-PCM on June 30, 2020.

PERSPECTIVES

Source: Mining Statistical Bulletin. Edition December 2020.

Chart N° 09: Quarterly Investment in mining exploration in 2020(US$ million)




ANNEXES

4.1 ANNEX 1: METHODOLOGY

4.1.1 CoverageMining Exploration Portfolio includes those projects complyingwith the following requirements:

• Exploration projects that have requested the approval of itsEnvironmental Management Instrument (EMI) from January,2016 to February 01, 2021 and that are valid.

• EMI investment amount stated by the mining holder on theOnline Environmental Assessment System (SEAL) above US$ 1million.

• Exploration projects which Environmental ManagementInstrument (EMI) is within the following categories6:

- Category I: Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) andamendments.

- Category II: Semi-Detailed Environmental ImpactAssessment and amendments.

4.1.2 Project characteristics

4.1.2.1 Types of progress stageThis feature allows the identification of exploration projectsaccording to the level of progress with respect to the main permitsto be obtained, allowing the quick visualization and classificationof each of the projects when reviewing the files, each one of themis detailed below:

a) Assessment of the Environmental Management Instrument(EMI): The project EMI approval request is under evaluationby the Environmental Affairs General Directorate (DGAAM).

b) Exploration Activities Authorization Assessment After theEMI has been approved by the DGAAM, and after meeting allthe requirements, the holder is empowered to submit theapplication for the Authorization to Begin Exploration Activitiesto the General Directorate of Mining (DGM).

IV.

6 Pursuant to Art. 4 of Law N°27446 "Law of the National En-vironmental Impact AssessmentSystem" and current environ-mental regulations in force.



- For simplification purposes, this stage contemplatesprojects whose IGA has been approved prior to theapproval of the Exploration Authorization; includingpreliminary prior consultation and the implementationof prior consultation if required.

c) Ongoing exploration or to be executed: This stage groupsthe projects that already have an Exploration Authorization,so they are authorized to start their exploration activities.

4.1.2.2 Type of projectThis characteristic details the initial situation of the geographicallocation of each exploration project, their characteristics are asfollows:

• Greenfield Projects: These are projects that are carried outin an area where there are no pre-existing constructions, sothat it is not necessary to demolish, remodel, maintain or adaptstructures for the development of the new project.

• Brownfield Projects: These are projects which maincharacteristic is to expand existing mining units. Therefore,they are settled on geographical locations where miningactivity was previously present.

4.1.3 Sources of InformationInformation included in this Project Portfolio is a collection fromdifferent sources (internal and external) carried out by theDirectorate of Mining Promotion of the Ministry of Energy andMines.

• Internal sources: Internal applications from generaldirectorates of Mines Viceministry, which are detailed asfollows:

- Online Environmental Assessment System (SEAL)- Preliminary Exploration Consultation- Authorization to Begin Exploration Activities- Monthly Statistical Statement (ESTAMIN)- Consolidated Annual Statement (DAC)

• External sources: Official publications from mining holdersand investors, official presentations aimed at the Ministry ofEnergy and Mines, financial reports, among others.


Pag. Project26 CANDADO27 CARHUACAYÁN28 CAYLLOMA29 COLORADO30 LAS DEFENSAS31 PARAÍSO32 YUMPAG33 ANAMARAY34 BONGARÁ35 CERRO NEGRO36 COASA37 COCHACUCHO AND MYLAGROS38 EL PORVENIR39 HUACULLO40 HUIÑAC PUNTA41 LA QUINUA42 LLAGUÉN43 MINA MARTA44 PAMPA NEGRA45 ROMINA 246 SAN ANTONIO47 SAN JOSÉ 148 SANTANDER49 SANTO DOMINGO50 SCORPIUS51 SOMBRERO52 SUYAWI53 YANACOCHITA II54 ALTA VICTORIA55 AMAUTA56 APACHETA57 ARCATA58 AZULMINA59 BERENGUELA60 CHAPITOS61 COCHALOMA62 COLOSO63 COLQUIPUCRO64 ELISA SUR65 EPOSUYAY66 ILLARI67 ILUMINADORA68 LOMA LINDA69 LOURDES70 MALPASO II71 MAYRA72 PABLO SUR73 PALCA74 PALMA75 PUCAJIRCA76 QUEHUINCHA77 QUENAMARI78 SAN PEDRO79 SHAHUINDO80 SIERRA NEVADA AND MANUELITA81 SOLEDAD82 TANTAHUATAY 483 TUMIPAMPA SUR84 YAURICOCHA85 ZORAIDA II

4.2 ANNEX 2: TECHNICAL SHEETS OF THE PROJECTS

ANNEXES

Candado

Operator Compañía Minera Zahena S.A.C. Investor Peru: Compañía Minera Zahena S.A.C. (100%)1

Region Arequipa

Province Islay

District Mollendo, Cocachacra

Project is located at 994 masl.

Environmental Management Instrument

Main EIS

EMI Investment (US$ million) 1.2

Main ore Cu

Project Main Information

The project aims at determining or discarding the presence of copper in profitable concentrations within the effective area, through diamond drilling surveys with approximately 500 m between each DDH.

Type of EMI Environmental Impact Statement Type of exploration Greenfield

EMI Request Date 07/27/2020 Number of platforms 40

Current Project Situation

Progress stage:

☒Environmental Management Instrument

☐Exploration Authorization

☐Ongoing exploration or to be executed

On July 27, 2020, Compañía Minera Zahena S.A.C requested the assessment of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) of Candado exploration project to the General Directorate of Mining Environmental Affairs (DGAAM) of the Ministry of Energy and Mines

Environmental Management Instrument:

☒Under assessment

☐Approved

This project’s Environmental Management Instrument (EMI) is currently under evaluation.

Additional Information

Zahena Mining Company is a Peruvian company mainly devoted to mining exploration activities in different regions of Peru.

1 http://www.minerazahena.com

Carhuacayán

Operator Compañía Minera Chungar S.A.C. Investor Switzerland: Glencore Plc. (100%)2

Region Junín

Province Yauli

District Santa Barbara de Carhuacayán

The project is approximately located 124 km NE from Lima at 4200 to 4700 masl.


1era MEIAsd


Main ore Zn


The project aims at generating as much information as possible about the existing ore resources and their characteristics that will define more precisely the project scope and thus obtain enough technical‐economical support to make decisions related the investment for an eventual operation stage.

Type of EMI Semi‐Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment Type of exploration Greenfield



Progress stage:




On July 16, 2020, Compañía Minera Chungar S.A.C requested to the General Directorate of Mining Environmental Affairs (DGAAM) of the Ministry of Energy and Mines the assessment of the First Amendment to the semi‐detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (1st EIASD) for Carhuacayán exploration project.


☒Under assessment

☐Approved



Glencore Plc. is an integrated producer and trader of natural resources with activities throughout the world in the production, refining, processing, storage, transport and trade of metals, ores and power products. In this sense, it operates at a global scale selling and distributing physical products from third parties and own production to industrial consumers, such as in the car, steel, power and oil industries.

2 https://www.volcan.com.pe/operaciones/mineria/#exploraciones

Caylloma

Operator Minera Bateas S.A.C. Investor Canada: Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (100%)3

Region Arequipa

Province Caylloma

District Caylloma

The project area is at Alto Apurímac inter‐basin, specifically at Santiago Baja, Azulmayo, Lama Mayo, Pullumayo, Trinidad, Huarajo and Cuchilladas micro basins, between 4580 and 5200 masl.


2da MEIAsd


Main ore Ag


The project purpose is to verify the existence of mineralized bodies in the area, delimit and quantify them. Therefore, 168 DDH survey will be carried out in 76 platforms additional to the 227 approved ones.

Type of EMI Semi‐Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment Type of exploration Brownfield



Progress stage:




On September 22, 2020, Compañía Minera Bateas S.A.C requested to the General Directorate of Mining Environmental Affairs (DGAAM) of the Ministry of Energy and Mines the assessment of the Second Amendment to the semi‐detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (1st EIASD) for Caylloma exploration project.


☒Under assessment

☐Approved



Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. is a company devoted to precious and basic metals mining. It carries out exploration, extraction and processing activities. It has several operations located in Latin America (Peru, Argentina and Mexico)

3 https://www.fortunasilver.com/mines-and-projects/mines/caylloma-mine-peru/

Colorado

Operator Minera Yanacocha S.R.L. Investor USA: Newmont Goldcorp Corp. (51.35%)4 Peru : Grupo Buenaventura (43.65%) Japan : Sumitomo Corporation (5.00%)

Region Cajamarca

Province Cajamarca

District Cajamarca

The project area is between Alto Marañon IV inter‐basin and Jequetepeque basin between 3500 to 4200 masl.


1era MEIAsd


Main ore Au


The project purpose is to enable 461 drilling platforms to obtain further geological information about the Gold deposit.




Progress stage:




On August 16, 2020, Compañía Minera Yanacocha S.R.L. requested to the General Directorate of Mining Environmental Affairs (DGAAM) of the Ministry of Energy and Mines the assessment of the First Amendment to the semi‐detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (1st EIASD) for Colorado exploration project.


☒Under assessment

☐Approved



Newmont Goldcorp. is the leading gold company in the World, together with producing Copper, Silver, Zinc and Lead. It holds a portfolio of World‐class assets, prospect and talents in North America, South America, Australia and Africa. It has been widely recognized for its principle‐based environmental, social and governance practices.

4 https://www.newmont.com/operations-and-projects/global-presence/south-america/yanacocha-peru/default.aspx

Las Defensas

Operator Compañía Minera Poderosa S.A. Investor Peru: Grupo Arias (100%)5

Region La Libertad

Province Pataz

District Pataz

The project is located at the Peruvian Western Andean Mountain Range in a topographic setting of approximately 2550 masl.


Main EIAsd


Main ore Au


The project purpose is to confirm and determine the mineralogical characteristics, ore reserves and values of the project mining deposit.




Progress stage:




On August 04, 2020, Compañía Minera Poderosa S.A. requested to the General Directorate of Mining Environmental Affairs (DGAAM) of the Ministry of Energy and Mines the assessment of the First Amendment to the semi‐detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIASD) for Las Defensas exploration project.


☒Under assessment

☐Approved



Compañía Minera Poderosa S.A., is an underground gold mining company and also takes part in cyanidation, precipitation and smeltering activities to obtain Gold ingots. This mining company was incorporated in 1980 and is based in Lima, Peru.

5 https://www.poderosa.com.pe

Paraíso

Operator Oz Minerals Perú S.A.C. Investor Australia: Oz Minerals Limited (100%)6

Region Arequipa

Province Caravelí

District Chaparra

Project is located at approximately 1050 masl.


Main EIS


Main ore Cu


The project purpose is to determine the presence of ore with Copper and Gold for which DDH platforms, accesses and auxiliary components will be needed.




Progress stage:




On August 27, 2020, Oz Minerals Perú S.A.C requested the assessment of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) of Paraíso exploration project to the General Directorate of Mining Environmental Affairs (DGAAM) of the Ministry of Energy and Mines


☒Under assessment

☐Approved



OZ Minerals Limited is engaged in the exploration, mining, processing and sale of zinc, copper, lead, gold, silver, nickel and other minerals worldwide. The Company has build an exploration and development projects portfolio in Peru, Australia, Canada, Tunisia, Sweden, Mexico, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia and China.

6 https://www.ozminerals.com/exploration/

Yumpag

Operator Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. Investor Peru: Grupo Buenaventura (100%)7

Region Pasco

Province Daniel Alcides Carrión

District Yanahuanca

The project is settled on the eastern flank of the Peruvian Andes Western mountain range, between 3750 and 5150 masl.


3rd MEIAsd


Main ore Ag


The project aims at generating as much information as possible about the existing ore resources and their characteristics that will define more precisely the project scope and thus obtain enough technical‐economical support.




Progress stage:




On November 10, 2020, Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A requested to the General Directorate of Mining Environmental Affairs (DGAAM) of the Ministry of Energy and Mines the assessment of the Third Amendment to the semi‐detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (3rd MEIASD) for Yumpag exploration project.


☒Under assessment

☐Approved



La Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. operates as a precious metals company engaged in the exploration, mining and processing of gold, silver and other metals in Peru. Also, the company mines in Orcopampa, Uchucchacua, Julcani and Tambomayo and holds control shares in other three mining companies exploiting Colquijirca‐Marcapunta, Tantahuatay and La Zanja mines.

7 https://www.buenaventura.com/es/operaciones/detalle/10

Anamaray


Region Lima

Province Oyón

District Oyón

The project is settled on the western flank of the Peruvian Andes Western Cordillera, between 4400 and 4550 masl.


2nd MEIAsd


Main ore Au


The second amendment of the EIAsd considers to continue with the exploration activities of Anamaray project. Within the area of study we should mainly find gold, lead and zinc, for this purpose, 60 platforms for diamond drilling activities and 120 sedimentation ponds.




Progress stage:

☐Environmental Management Instrument

☒Exploration Authorization


The project has an approved Environmental Management Instrument (EMI) and the preliminary prior Consultation completed.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 0088‐2018‐MEM/DGAAM dated on April 27, 2018.

Preliminary Prior Consultation:

☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded

The company requested the General Directorate of Mining, to assess the preliminary prior consultation to start exploration project activities. Preliminary determination of non‐overlap with indigenous peoples was made by means of Report N° 598‐2019‐MEM‐DGM/DGES.

Exploration Authorization:

☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted

☐ Prior Consultation

☐Under assessment

☐Approved

The company has not yet submitted the application for the Authorization to Begin Exploration Activities.


Bongará

Operator Minera Forrester S.A.C. Investor Canada: Zinc One Resources Inc. (100%)2

Region Amazonas

Province Bongará

District Yambrasbamba

Project is located in the limit between the Western Cordillera and the Sub‐Andean Strip, exactly on its West margin, at an approximately altitude between 1800 and 2400 masl.


Main EIAsd


Main ore Zn


The purpose of the project is to expand its drilling program in the entire area with presence of ores. This is why it has been planned to execute 364 platforms with their corresponding drill holes starting from where there is a clear evidence of mineralization.




Progress stage:




The project has an approved Environmental Management Instrument (EMI).


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 167‐2019‐MINEM/DGAAM dated on September 27, 2019.


☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☐ Concluded

The Company has not submitted the preliminary prior consultation assessment.


☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☐Approved


2 https://www.zincone.com/projects/bongara-project/

Cerro Negro


Region Cajamarca

Province Cajamarca

District Cajamarca

Project is located in the high area of Rejo river sub‐basin (Shoclla ravine), on the Western side of the Andes, North of Peru, between 3300 and 3800 masl.


1st MEIAsd


Main ore Au


The purpose of the project is to generate further information about the existing ore resources and their characteristics. To this end, the execution of 254 diamond drilling platforms, the construction and execution of 98 geotechnical exploration pits and 71.4 km of new accesses are proposed.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 084‐2019‐MEM/DGAAM dated on June 3, 2019.


☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☐ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☐Approved



Coasa

Operator Palamina S.A.C. Investor Canada: Palamina Corp. (100%)4

Region Puno

Province Carabaya

District Usicayos

The project is in Toltojere ravine, which belongs to Usicayos river sub‐basin.


Main EIS


Main ore Au


Minera Coasa exploration project has as main purpose to identify and delimit gold resources within the area of the study, within the applicable standards framework to secure its technical and environmental feasibility.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 229‐2019‐MINEM/DGAAM dated on December 24, 2019.


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded

The company requested the General Directorate of Mining, to assess the preliminary prior consultation to start exploration project activities. Preliminary determination of non‐overlap with indigenous peoples was made by means of Report N° 158‐2020‐MINEM‐DGM/DGES.


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☒Under assessment

☐Approved

On July 14, 2020, the company submitted the authorization request to start exploration, which is currently under assessment.

4 https://www.palamina.com/coasa

Cochacucho y Mylagros

Operator Cori Puno S.A.C. Investor Peru: Consorcio Minero Horizonte S.A. (100%)5

Region Puno

Province Sandia

District Quiaca

The project is located on the western slopes of the Andes Cordillera in the southern highlands of Peru, near the district boundary of Ananea and Quiaca, at an altitude between 4500 and 4800 masl.


Main EIS


Main ore Au


The purpose of the project is to verify the existence of mineralized bodies in the areas or Cochacucho and Mylagros, for which the execution of 5 diamond drill platforms is considered.

Type of EMI Environmental Impact Statement Type of exploration Brownfield



Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☒Under assessment

☐Approved

On February 13, 2020, the company submitted the authorization request to start exploration, which is currently under assessment.

5 https://www.cmh.com.pe/front/default.aspx?s=0

El Porvenir

Operator Nexa Resources El Porvenir S.A.C. Investor Brazil: Nexa Resources S.A. (80.16%)6 Other shareholders: (19.84%)

Region Pasco

Province Pasco

District San Francisco de Asís de Yarusyacán, Yanacancha

Project is approximately at 4300 masl and is in the middle section of Chinchao ravine micro‐basin.


Main EIS


Main ore Zn


The purpose of the project is to carry out geotechnical and hydrogeological studies to take soil samples for laboratory evaluation, to determine soil properties for the location of future components of El Porvenir M.U., and to measure the depth of the water table and groundwater quality.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☐ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☐Approved


6 https://www.nexaresources.com

Huacullo

Operator Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C Investor United Kingdom: Hochschild Mining Plc. (100%)7

Region Apurímac

Province Antabamba

District Oropesa

The project is part of the Alto Apurímac Inter‐basin which flows into the Atlantic Ocean at an approximate altitude of 4900 masl.


Main EIS


Main ore Au


The project purpose is to verify the existence of mineralized bodies in the area, delimit and quantify them. Therefore, it is proposed to carry out 19 DDH, distributed in 11 drilling platforms. The type of ore economically viable expected to be found through exploration, is gold (30%) and silver (10%)




Progress stage:




Within the framework of the Authorization to Start exploration Activities, the project is under Prior Consultation.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 022‐2019‐MEM/DGAAM dated on February 13, 2019.


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☒ Prior Consultation

☐Under assessment

☐Approved

On April 01, 2019, the company requested the Authorization to Start exploration Activities. Currently, the project is under Prior Consultation process.

7 http://www.hochschildmining.com/en/exploration/exploration_in_action

Huiñac Punta

Operator Condor Exploration Perú S.A.C. Investor Canada: Condor Resources Inc. (100%)8

Region Huánuco

Province Yarowilca

District Chavinillo



Main EIS


Main ore Cu


Project considers to carry out exploration activities on the Eastern side of the polymetallic carbonate sediments belt in the Central‐North of Peru, for which 40 DDH are considered, distributed in 40 dilling platforms.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 073‐2020‐MEM/DGAAM dated on July 09, 2020.


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☒Under assessment

☐Approved

On October 06, 2020, the company submitted the Authorization to Start exploration Activities request, which is currently under assessment.

8 http://www.condorresources.com/s/ProjectHuinacPunta.asp

La Quinua


Region Cajamarca

Province Cajamarca

District Cajamarca, Encañada

Project is located in the high area of Rejo river sub‐basin, specifically in the Shillamayo Ravin sub‐basin, in the Western side of the Andes, North of Peru, between 3300 and 3800 masl.


2nd MEIAsd


Main ore Au


The second amendment to the EIAsd has the purpose to continue with the exploration activities, proposing the construction of 257 diamond drill platforms, 111 test drill holes for geological evaluation, as well as 41.8 km of new accesses.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☐ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☐Approved



Llaguén

Operator Hudbay Perú S.A.C. Investor Canada: Hudbay Minerals Inc. (100%)10

Region La Libertad

Province Otuzco

District Sinsicap



Main EIS


Main ore Cu


The project aims at carrying out exploration activities in the project surroundings to determine the existence of copper‐bearing resources, as well as mineralogical characteristics, grades and continuity. This advanced exploration will be carried out through 35 diamond drilling platforms.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 166‐2020‐MEM/DGAAM dated on December 02, 2020.


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☐Approved


10 https://hudbayminerals.com/home/default.aspx

Mina Marta

Operator Compañía Minera Barbastro S.A.C. Investor Peru: Grupo Breca (100%)11

Region Huancavelica

Province Huancavelica

District Huando

Project is located in an area with elevations that varies between 4250 masl and 4750 masl.


3rd MEIAsd


Main ore Ag


This project considers to continue the exploration activities of Mina Marta project, for this purpose the habilitation of 23 drilling platforms is being considered; 19 of which are conventional platforms and 4 are carried out in the wetland oxides area called Bo 05, in order to complete the geological information within this area.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 0036‐2019‐MEM/DGAAM dated on March 8, 2019.


☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☐ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☐Approved


11 https://www.minsur.com/

Pampa Negra

Operator Minera Pampa de Cobre S.A.C. Investor Brazil: Nexa Resources S.A. (80.16%)12 Other shareholders: (19.84%)

Region Moquegua

Province General Sanchez Cerro

District La Capilla

The project is located approximately 40.5 km South from Arequipa at an altitude between 2400 to 2880 masl.


1st MEIAsd


Main ore Cu


The purpose of the project is to carry out surface diamond drill works, including 192 surface drilling platforms, 384 sludge wells and 21 787 m of habilitation of access roads.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 190‐2018‐MEM/DGAAM dated on October 11, 2018.


☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☐ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☐Approved



Romina 2


Region Lima

Province Yauli, Huaral

District Santa Barbara de Carhuacayán, Santa Cruz de Andamarca

The project is settled on the Western and Eastern flanks of the Western Andes in the center of Peru, between 3750 and 5150 masl.


1st MEIAsd


Main ore Zn


The project aims at generating as much information as possible about the existing ore resources and their characteristics that will define more precisely the project scope.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 014‐2021‐MINEM/DGAAM dated on January 29, 2021.


☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☐ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☐Approved


13 https://www.glencore.com/

San Antonio

Operator Sumitomo Metal Mining Perú S.A. Investor Japan : Sumitomo Corporation (100%)14

Region Apurímac

Province Grau

District Micaela Bastidas

The project is located on the eastern slopes of the Andes Cordillera, at altitudes ranging from 3095 to 4460 masl.


Main EIS


Main ore Cu


The project considers developing mining exploration activities, through the execution of diamond drilling and exploration trenches that will cover a total of 32,000 m, in order to determine the presence of minerals such as zinc, copper, lead and others, for which it will be necessary to implement platforms, trenches, pits and auxiliary facilities.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☒Under assessment

☐Approved

On January 23, 2020, the company submitted the authorization to start exploration activities, which is currently under assessment.

14 https://www.sumitomocorp.com/en/jp/business

San José 1


Region Cajamarca

Province Cajamarca

District Los Baños del Inca

Project is located between 3300 and 4050 masl.


2nd MEIAsd


Main ore Au


The purpose is to give continuity to the exploration project San José 1, as well as to generate further information about the existing mineral resources and their characteristics, through the execution of drilling platforms.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☐ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☐Approved


15 https://www.newmontgoldcorp.com/operations-projects/south-america/

Santander

Operator Trevali Perú S.A.C. Investor Canada: Trevali Mining Corporation (100%)16

Region Lima

Province Huaral

District Santa Cruz de Andamarca



Main EIS


Main ore Zn


Trevali Perú S.A.C develops the project to delimit the mineralized body within their concessions, as well as to quantify the volume to be exploited and to determine the life of Santander mining unit.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 083‐2020‐MINEM/DGAAM dated on July 24, 2020.


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☐Approved


16 https://www.trevali.com/operations/santander-mine/default.aspx

Santo Domingo

Operator Fresnillo Perú S.A.C. Investor Mexico: Fresnillo Plc. (100%)17

Region Apurímac

Province Antabamba

District Antabamba



Main EIS


Main ore Au


Fresnillo Perú S.A.C considers developing mining exploration activities, through the execution of diamond drilling that will cover a total of 38 560 m, in order to determine the presence of minerals such as gold and silver, for which it will be necessary to implement platforms, trenches, pits and auxiliary facilities.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☒Under assessment

☐Approved

On January 24, 2020, the company submitted the authorization to start exploration activities, which is currently under assessment.

17 http://www.fresnilloplc.com/what-we-do/mines-in-operation/fresnillo/

Scorpius

Operator Alpha Mining S.A.C. Investor Canada: Sable Resources Ltd. (100%)18

Region Ayacucho

Province Huanca Sancos

District Sancos

Project is located at an average altitude of 4500 masl.


Main EIS


Main ore Au


The purpose of the project is to verify the existence and quality of the economically viable mineral resource (such as gold) and to have a better knowledge of the characterization and mineralization of the deposit in the area.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☐Approved


18 https://sableresources.com/projects/

Sombrero

Operator Sombrero Minerales S.A.C. Investor Canada: Auryn Resouces Inc. (100%)19

Region Ayacucho

Province Huanca Sancos

District Sancos, Santiago de Lucanamarca

Project is on the straight line 350 km SE from Lima and 85 km SW from Ayacucho.


Main EIS


Main ore Cu


The Sombrero exploration project will allow us to determine the magnitude (reserve) and quality (grade) of ore found in the area. For this purpose, more detailed studies will be carried out, including drilling, analysis of mineral content and type, among others. The aim is to define if the mineral is recoverable and at what cost, in order to define if the project is viable.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 034‐2020‐MINEM/DGAAM dated on February 04, 2020.


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☐Approved


19 https://aurynresources.com/projects/sombrero/

Suyawi

Operator Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration S.A.C. Investor United Kingdom: Rio Tinto Plc. (100%)20

Region Tacna

Province Candarave

District Camilaca



1st MEIS


Main ore Cu


The project aims to identify the existence of copper mineral resources through the execution of 104 exploration drill holes.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☐ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☐Approved


20 https://www.riotinto.com/products/copper

Yanacochita II


Region Ayacucho

Province Parinacochas

District Coronel Castañeda

Project is located between 4350 to 4600 masl.


Main EIS


Main ore Au


The project aims to verify the existence of mineralized bodies in the area of interest, delimit them and quantify them, so 32 DDH are considered to be installed in 10 platforms.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 071‐2020‐MINEM/DGAAM dated on June 30, 2020.


☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☐ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☒Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☐Approved


21 http://www.hochschildmining.com/es/home

Alta Victoria

Operator Minera Cappex S.A.C Investor Peru: Cappex Mineral Ventures Inc. (100%)

Region Junín

Province Yauli

District Marcapomacocha

Project is located in the central area of Peru, between Western and Eastern Cordillera, characterized with low reliefs and high summits such as La Viuda Cordillera.


Main EIS


Main ore Ag


The main purpose is to verify the existence and quality of the economically valuable ore resource and to know the characterization of the area deposit. 40 surface platforms of DDH will be carried out with 45 diamond drill holes




Progress stage:



☒Ongoing exploration or to be executed

On September 02, 2019, Minera Cappex S.A.C reported the start of exploration activities on September 04, 2019. Also, on November 02, 2020, the holder submitted the 4th prior communication to relocate main and ancillary components of the project.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 183‐2019‐MINEM/DGAAM dated on October 28, 2019.


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by C.A. N° 0007‐2020‐MEM/DGM dated on February 28, 2020.

Amauta

Operator Compañía Minera Mohicano S.A.C. Investor Canada: Lundin Mining Corp. (100%)1

Region Arequipa

Province Caravelí

District Acarí

Project is located between 1100 masl and 2000 masl approximately in the Southern area of the Peruvian coast.


Main EIAsd


Main ore Cu


Amauta exploration project aims at determining the ore body, as well as quantifying mineralized reserves. The type of ore economically viable expected to be found in Minera Mohicano through exploration works is Copper.




Progress stage:




On March 22, 2019, Compañía Minera Mohicano S.A.C reported the start of exploration activities on April 01, 2019.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 0210‐2018‐MEM/DGAAM dated on November 23, 2018.


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by C.A. N° 0028‐2018‐MEM/DGM dated on December 18, 2018.

1 https://www.lundinmining.com/operations/exploration/

Apacheta

Operator Vale Exploration Perú S.A.C. Investor Brazil: Vale Resources Ltd. (100%)2

Region Huancavelica

Province Huaytará

District Pilpichaca

Project is located 65 km SW from Huancavelica, at approximately 4860 masl.


Main EIS


Main ore Cu


The project aims to verify the existence of mineralized bodies in the area of interest, delimit them and quantify them, so 26 diamond and reverse air drill holes will be installed in 26 drilling platforms.




Progress stage:




The project meets with all the requirements to start exploration activities.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 063‐2019‐MEM/DGAAM dated on may 08, 2019.


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 0379‐2020‐MINEM/DGM dated on June 16, 2020.

2 http://www.vale.com/en/pages/default.aspx

Arcata


Region Arequipa

Province Condesuyos

District Cayarani

The project area is within the buffer area of Cotahuasi Sub‐basin Landscape Protected Area.


1st MEIAsd


Main ore Ag


The construction of 36 platforms, each of 324 m2, is included within the Arcata mining exploration project activities. Also, sludge baths and portable toilets will be implemented at platforms area; also, equipment, machinery and other related facilities will be installed.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 090‐2020‐MINEM/DGAAM dated on August 04, 2020.


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 0772‐2020‐MINEM/DGM dated on December 18, 2020.

3 http://www.hochschildmining.com/en/our_operations/current_operations/peru/arcata

Azulmina

Operator Nexa Resources Perú S.A.A. Investor Brazil: Nexa Resources S.A. (80.16%)4 Other shareholders (19.84%)

Region Áncash

Province Bolognesi

District Huallanca

Project is 405 km from Lima, on the East side of Western Andes Cordillera in the Central‐Northern segment, settled in an abrupt relief and between 4100 and 5100 masl.


Main EIS


Main ore Zn


Project’s main purpose is to obtain the necessary and enough geological information to verify the existence of economically viable mineralization, as from establishing mineralized resources by drill holes in 40 exploration platforms.




Progress stage:




The project holds its corresponding exploration authorization approved. On the other hand, on December 15, 2020, the holder submitted the 5th prior communication to relocate some components of the project.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 168‐2019‐MIINEM/DGAAM dated on September 27, 2019.


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by C.A N° 0018‐2019‐MEM/DGM dated on November 08, 2019.


Berenguela

Operator Sociedad Minera Berenguela S.A. Investor Australia: Vale Resources Ltd. (100%)5

Region Puno

Province Lampa

District Santa Lucia



Main EIAsd


Main ore Ag


The project aims at determining the ore body, as well as quantifying mineralized reserves. The type of ore economically viable expected to be found in Minera Mohicano through exploration works is Copper.




Progress stage:




On May 21, 2019, Sociedad Minera Berenguela S.A reported the beginning of exploration activities on May 20. 2019. Likewise, on July 04, 2019, the holder submitted a prior communication to relocate the drilling platforms.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 181‐2018‐MEM/DGAAM dated on October 03, 2018.


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by C.A. N° 0029‐2018‐MEM/DGM dated on December 28, 2018.

5 http://www.valorresources.com.au/

Chapitos

Operator Camino Resources S.A.C. Investor Canada: Camino Minerals Corp. (100%)6

Region Arequipa

Province Caravelí

District Atiquipa

Project is located in both margins of Maranga and Camilla ravines between 600 and 1200 masl. Also, it is located to the North next to the mountains called Crestón and to the South to Carmona and Molleorjo mountains.


Main EIAsd


Main ore Cu


The project mainly aims at carrying out a geological recognition and assessment of the project area to estimate and confirm mineralogical resources reserves that may exist by using surface diamond exploration method. For this purpose, 160 drilling platforms are considered with the development of 5 drill holes per platform.




Progress stage:




On September 18, 2020, Camino Resources S.A.C reported the start of exploration activities on that same day. Also, on November 05, 2020, the holder submitted the prior communication to relocate main and ancillary components of the project.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by C.A. N° 0010‐2020‐MEM/DGM dated on June 02, 2020.

6 https://caminocorp.com/projects/los-chapitos/

Cochaloma

Operator Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C Investor United Kingdom: Hochschild Mining Plc. (100%)

Region Ayacucho



Project is settled on Cochaloma ravine micro‐basin, at the high section of Ocoña river basin belonging to the Pacific Vertient hydrographical system.


Main EIS


Main ore Au


The project aims to verify the existence of mineralized bodies in the area of interest, delimit them and quantify them, so 60 diamond drill holes are considered to be installed in 20 platforms.




Progress stage:




On December 16, 2020, Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C reported the start of exploration activities on December 17, 2020.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 0009‐2020‐MINEM/DGM dated on January 02, 2020.

Coloso

Operator Huarmy Colosal S.A.C. Investor Peru: Huarmy Colosal S.A.C.

Region Áncash

Province Huarmey

District Huarmey

The project area includes a very irregular relief and shows elevations ranging from 539 to 1573 masl.


Main EIS


Main ore Au


The project aims at carrying out exploration drillings to determine mineralized areas with copper, gold and silver; in order to estimate its economic value within the Coloso project area.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by C.A. N° 0001‐2021‐MINEM/DGM dated on January 08, 2021.

Colquipucro

Operator Tinka Resources S.A.C. Investor Canada: Tinka Resources Limited (100%)7

Region Pasco

Province Daniel Alcides Carrión

District San Pedro de Pillao



3rd MEIAsd


Main ore Zn


For this amendment, Tinka suggests an exploration program that will continue the assessment, with the purpose of finding areas with the highest geological potential, which results will impact future decisions. Considering the purpose of this study, this campaign proposes to execute 85 drill holes in 85 drilling platforms, each will have two sledge ponds and the habilitation of new accesses to such platforms, which will cover 13.75 km long.




Progress stage:




On May 09, 2017, Tinka Resources S.A.C reported the start of exploration activities on May 10, 2017. Also, the project has the conformity of 2nd IT of the 3rd MEIAsd by Directive Order N° 0154‐2020/MINEM‐DGAAM issued on November 13, 2020.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☒Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☐ Concluded

This SD Environmental Impact Assessment amendment for Colquipucro exploration project, does not require preliminary prior assessment since its Environmental Management Instrument was approved by applying the Supreme Decree N° 037‐2017‐EM (valid as from November 01, 2017, one day after its publication on El Peruano official gazette).


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 0038‐2017‐MEM/DGM dated on January 20, 2017.

7 https://www.tinkaresources.com/projects/colqui-silver-zone/

Elisa Sur

Operator BHP Billiton World Exploration Inc. Branch of Peru Investor Australia: BHP Group (100%)8

Region Moquegua

Province Mariscal Nieto

District Moquegua, Torata

Project is approximately 19 km North from Moquegua city, 862 km South from Lima city and 63 km East from the Pacific Ocean. Geographically, the project is settled in Ilo‐Moquegua river basin at an average altitude of 2450 masl.


1st MEIS


Main ore Cu


The First Amendment of the Environmental Impact Statement has the purpose of continuing exploration activities of the project proposing to enable 6 new platforms where 6 diamond drill holes will be carried out; also, 12 sedimentation ponds will be enabled at the new drilling platforms. Moreover, a new ancillary components area is proposed, 5.1 km of new accesses enabled and the improvement of 1.6 km of existing accesses, which will be improved before being used.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 149‐2019‐MINEM/DGAAM dated on August 26, 2019.


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by C.A. N° 0016‐2020‐MINEM/DGM dated on September 10, 2020.

8 https://www.bhp.com/

Eposuyay

Operator Vale Exploration Perú S.A.C. Investor Brazil: Vale Resources Ltd. (100%)9

Region La Libertad

Province Otuzco

District Otuzco



Main EIS


Main ore Cu


Project has the purpose to verify the existence of mineralized bodies in the area in order to find copper reserves. In this regard, after obtaining the approval of its EMI, the company requested the start of exploration activities for 11 platforms out of the 24 approved by Directive Order Nº 036‐2019‐MEM/DGAAM dated on March 8, 2019. These works are called Stage I of the exploration project, the execution of the remaining 13 platforms is pending for next stage.




Progress stage:




The company has all the required permits to start exploration activities in Phase 1.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by C.A. N° 0008‐2019‐MINEM/DGM dated on June 26, 2019.

9 http://www.vale.com/EN/aboutvale/Pages/default.aspx

Illari

Operator Newmont Perú S.R.L. Investor USA: Newmont Goldcorp Corp. (100%)10

Region Lima

Province Huaura, Oyón

District Ámbar, Cochamarca

Project is located at the Western Cordillera of the Central ‐ Northern region of Peru with an average altitude of 3363 masl. Hydrologically, the project is in the Supe river basin.


2nd MEIAsd


Main ore Au


The construction of 284 diamond drilling platforms, 296 drill holes, 546 sludge sedimentation ponds and 67 896.49 m long of access are considered to identify gold and copper reserves.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by C.A. N° 0017‐2019‐MINEM/DGM dated on October 14, 2019.

10 https://www.newmont.com/operations-and-projects/default.aspx

Iluminadora

Operator Newmont Perú S.R.L. Investor USA: Newmont Goldcorp Corp. (100%)11

Region Arequipa

Province Castilla

District Uñón

Project is located on the Camaná ‐ Majes river basin on the West margin of Western Cordillera of the Andes of Peru.


Main EIS


Main ore Au


The project aims to carry out mining exploration activities in the prospect area, allowing the generation of more information about the existing mineral resources such as gold, silver, copper or other metals found during exploration. In order to obtain sufficient technical‐economic support for making decisions related to the investment destined to the prospect and the characteristics of its potential exploitation.




Progress stage:




The project holds its corresponding exploration authorization approved. On the other hand, on September 16, 2020, the holder submitted the prior communication to relocate some components of the project.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 003‐2020‐MINEM/DGAAM dated on January 07, 2020.


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved


11 https://www.newmont.com/operations-and-projects/default.aspx

Loma Linda

Operator Consorcio Minero Sunec S.A.C. Investor Peru: Consorcio Minero Horizonte S.A. (100%)12

Region Pasco

Province Pachitea, Pasco

District Panao, Ticlacayán

Project is located in the NE mountain of Peru, to the North of Huaguruncho Snowpeak, approximately at 3300 to 4450 masl.


Main EIS


Main ore Au


The purpose of the project is to develop a program to execute 60 diamond drill holes distributed in 20 platforms and the execution of 1100 exploration trenches, and with this to determine the existence of a mineralized body and to estimate the geological potential that will determine the project feasibility.




Progress stage:




On August 29, 2017, Consorcio Minero Sunec S.A.C. reported the beginning of exploration activities on August 31, 2017. Also, on March 02, 2020, the holder submitted the prior communication to relocate some components of the project.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by C.A. N° 007‐2017‐MEM/DGAAM dated on March 3, 2017.


☒Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☐ Concluded

This Environmental Impact Statement for Loma Linda exploration project, does not require preliminary prior consultation since its Environmental Management Instrument was approved by applying the Supreme Decree N° 037‐2017‐EM (valid as from November 01, 2017, one day after its publication on El Peruano official gazette).


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 0349‐2017‐MEM/DGM dated on August 9, 2017.

12 https://www.cmh.com.pe/front/default.aspx?s=0

Lourdes

Operator Pucara Resources S.A.C. Investor Canada: Pucara Resources Corp. (100%)13

Region Ayacucho

Province Lucanas

District Chaviña, Puquio

Project is located within the basins of Yauca and Acari rivers on the right margin of Pallccarana river and left margin of Yanamayo river, approximately between 4100 to 4350 masl.


Main EIS


Main ore Au


The project aims to recognize the presence of mineralization at depth, as well as to evaluate the mineral resources in the area of interest. In this sense, the exploration activities to be carried out in the present project contemplate the execution of 55 drill holes and/or drill holes distributed in 40 drilling platforms, the preparation of 22 exploratory trenches, accesses, among others.




Progress stage:




On September 21, 2020, Pucara Resources S.A.C reported the start of exploration activities on September 23, 2020. Also, on December 03, 2020, the holder submitted the prior communication to relocate some components of the project.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 0551‐2020‐MINEM/DGM dated on August 21, 2020.

13 https://pucaragold.com/projects/lourdes/

Malpaso II

Operator Pan American Silver Huaron S.A. Investor Canada: Pan American Silver Corp. (100%)14

Region Huánuco

Province Ambo

District San Francisco



Main EIS


Main ore Ag


The main objective of the project is to develop a program for the execution of 12 drilling platforms and the implementation of auxiliary components of the project, which will help determine the existence of the mineralized body and estimate the geological potential that will determine the viability of the project.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 008‐2019‐MEM/DGAAM dated on January 18, 2019.


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by C.A. N° 0011‐2019‐MINEM/DGM dated on July 04, 2019.

14 https://www.panamericansilver.com/

Mayra


Region Arequipa

Province Caylloma

District Madrigal

The Project is in the South of Peru, between 4500 and 5300 masl.


Main EIAsd


Main ore Au


Exploration activities to be carried out in the present project contemplate the execution of 85 drill holes and/or drill holes distributed in 67 drilling platforms, the preparation of 166 exploratory trenches, accesses, among others.




Progress stage:




On May 07, 2018, Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. reported the beginning of exploration activities on May 08, 2018.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☒Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☐ Concluded

The Mining Standards Directorate reported by Report N° 1788‐2017‐MEM‐DGM/DNM, which does not correspond the start of prior consultation in the procedure to request the Authorization to Begin Exploration Activities of “Mayra” project.


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 0036‐2018‐MEM/DGM dated on February 12, 2018.

15 https://www.buenaventura.com/es/operaciones

Pablo Sur


Region Ayacucho





Main EIS


Main ore Au


Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C, through this project, aims to verify the existence of mineralized bodies in the area, delimit them and quantify them, so 39 diamond drill holes are considered to be installed in 20 platforms. Regarding the ore to explore and exploit in a future, if an ideal scenario is found, gold (30%) and silver (10%) are considered.




Progress stage:




On January 10, 2020, Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C reported the start of exploration activities on that same day. Also, on October 23, 2020, the holder submitted the 5th prior communication to relocate some components of the project.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 0008‐2020‐MINEM/DGM dated on January 02, 2020.

16 http://www.hochschildmining.com/es/exploraci%C3%B3n

Palca


Region Ayacucho



Project is settled on the microbasins of Quismarpampa and Pararani ravines, at the high section of Ocoña river basin belonging to the Pacific Vertient hydrographical system.


Main EIS


Main ore Au


The project has foreseen to develop mining exploration activities by executing drilling platforms within the area of its mining concessiones: "Suyamarca 21, Suyamarca 25, Suyamarca 26, Suyamarca 27, Suyamarca 28, Suyamarca 29 and Río Palca 1".




Progress stage:




On May 30, 2019, Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C reported the start of exploration activities on May 31, 2019. Also, on November 17, 2020, the holder submitted the prior communication to relocate main and ancillary components of the project.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by C.A. N° 0005‐2019‐MEM/DGM dated on April 23, 2019.

17 http://www.hochschildmining.com/es/exploraci%C3%B3n

Palma


Region Lima

Province Huarochirí

District Antioquia



2nd MEIAsd


Main ore Zn


The project aims at generating as much information as possible about the existing ore resources and their characteristics that will help to allow enough technical‐economical support to make decisions related to the investment destined to Palma project.




Progress stage:




On December 01, 2017, Compañía Minera Chungar S.A.C reported the start of exploration activities attaching activities schedule.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 236‐2017‐MEM/DGAAM dated on August 25, 2017.


☒Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☐ Concluded

The 2nd SD Environmental Impact Assessment amendment (2nd MEIAsd) for Palma exploration project, does not require preliminary prior assessment since its Environmental Management Instrument was approved by applying the Supreme Decree N° 037‐2017‐EM (valid as from November 01, 2017, one day after its publication on El Peruano official gazette).


☒Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☐Approved

Does not need mining exploration authorization since it is the amendment of a current exploration project pursuant to Art. 75 paragraph 6 and 7 of Supreme Decree N° 037‐2017‐EM.

18 https://www.glencore.com/

Pucajirca

Operator Minera Peñoles de Perú S.A. Investor Mexico: Grupo Bal S.A. (100%)19

Region Áncash

Province Corongo, Sihuas

District Cusca, Cashapampa

Project is located on the West bank of the Western Cordillera of the Andes, within the high part of the Condorhuasi and Cuhuacona rivers that are part of the Santa river basin.


Main EIAsd


Main ore Cu


This project is aimed at carrying out exploration activities in order to determine the area minerological potential. This advanced exploration will be carried out through 223 diamond drilling platforms. Exploration drilling pattern has been designed to explore a potential of copper mineralization.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved


19 https://www.penoles.com.mx/wPortal/faces/pages_Operaciones/Page_47b3e5c7_149cf5294d2__7f6d?_adf.ctrl-state=5gyckwkzx_94&_afrLoop=695445084200594

Quehuincha

Operator Hudbay Perú S.A.C. Investor Canada: Hudbay Minerals Inc. (100%)20

Region Cusco

Province Chumbivilcas

District Livitaca



Main EIS


Main ore Cu


The objective of the project is to carry out exploration activities through 38 exploration platforms, in which 66 drill holes with a length of 400 m each are considered, which in total contemplates the execution of 26,400 m of diamond drilling, in order to define the copper resources and determine the potential of the prospect, dimensions, position, mineralogical characteristics, reserves, values and its viability.




Progress stage:




On November 10, 2020, Hudbay Perú S.A.C reported that exploration activities have already started on November 09, 2020.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 458‐2020‐MINEM/DGM dated on July 24, 2020.

20 https://hudbayminerals.com/peru/default.aspx

Quenamari

Operator Minsur S.A. Investor Peru: Grupo Breca (100%)21

Region Puno

Province Carabaya

District Ajoyani

Located in the Eastern range of the Andes Cordillera in the South of Peru and is at approximately 4765 masl. Hydrologically, is located in the Trapiche river sub‐basin.


1st MEIAsd


Main ore Sn


The exploration project aims to execute 1 144 496 m of diamond drilling distributed in 470 drilling platforms, which are included in their previously approved EMI (EIAsd and 1st ITS) and, in addition, the proposed platforms in this EMI (1st MEIAsd)




Progress stage:




On November 26, 2018, Minsur S.A. reported that exploration activities have already started on November 23, 2018.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☒Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☐ Concluded

Does not need mining exploration authorization since it is the amendment of a current exploration project.


☒Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☐Approved

Does not need mining exploration authorization since it is the amendment of a current exploration project pursuant to Art. 75 paragraph 6 and 7 of Supreme Decree N° 037‐2017‐EM.

21 https://www.minsur.com/

San Pedro

Operator Pan American Silver Huaron S.A. Investor Canada: Pan American Silver Corp. (100%)22

Region Pasco

Province Pasco

District Huayllay

Located on the East side of the Cordillera of the Andes, approximately at 4750 masl.


Main EIS


Main ore Pb


Project’s main purpose is to obtain the necessary and enough geological information to help Pan American Silver Huarón S.A. to verify the existence of economically viable mineralization, by delimiting mineralized resources.




Progress stage:




On August 08, 2018, Pan American Silver Huaron S.A reported the start of exploration activities on that same day.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by C.A. N° 0016‐2018‐MEM/DGM dated on June 21, 2018.

22 https://www.panamericansilver.com/operations/south-america/huaron/

Shahuindo

Operator Shahuindo S.A.C. Investor Canada: Pan American Silver Corp. (100%)23

Region Cajamarca

Province Cajabamba

District Cachachi

It is approximately 60 km South from Cajamarca and 16 km West from Cajabamba at an average altitude of 2850 masl.


Main EIAsd


Main ore Au


It is expected that 350 platforms will be installed for exploration activities within the project. Also, new accesses to the platforms will be built with a width of 1.4 m in order to find economically profitable types of minerals such as gold and silver.




Progress stage:




On October 19, 2017, Shahuindo S.A.C. reported the beginning of exploration activities on October 21, 2017.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 202‐2017‐MEM/DGAAM dated on July 19, 2017.


☒Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☐ Concluded

This SD Environmental Impact Assessment for Shahuindo exploration project, does not require preliminary prior assessment since its Environmental Management Instrument was approved by applying the Supreme Decree N° 037‐2017‐EM (valid as from November 01, 2017, one day after its publication on El Peruano official gazette).


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 0371‐2017‐MEM/DGM dated on September 01, 2017.

23 https://www.panamericansilver.com/operations/south-america/shahuindo/

Sierra Nevada and Manuelita

Operator Compañía Minera Argentum S.A. Investor Canada: Pan American Silver Corp. (100%)24

Region Junín

Province Yauli

District Morococha

It is located on the Eastern side of the Western Cordillera of the Central Andes of Peru, a territory with an abrupt topographic relief with elevations between 4400 and 5000 masl.


Main EIS


Main ore Cu


Within the activities of this project, 20 drilling platforms will be implemented, together with adding components to the project. All of it to verify the existence of ore such as copper, lead, zinc, among others.




Progress stage:




On August 08, 2018, Compañía Minera Argentum S.A.C reported the start of exploration activities on that same day.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by C.A. N° 0019‐2018‐MEM/DGM dated on July 10, 2018.

24 https://www.panamericansilver.com/

Soledad

Operator Chakana Resources S.A.C. Investor Canada: Chakana Copper Corp. (100%)25

Region Áncash

Province Aija

District Aija

Project is located in the micro‐basin of Santiago ravine, effluent of La Merced river, approximately between 3900 masl and 4500 masl.


Main EIAsd


Main ore Ag


Soledad Stage I project includes drilling 254 drill holes distributed in 120 drilling platforms, each platform will measure 20 m x 20 m and will include 2 sludge ponds with their corresponding crowning channels. Also, ancillary components will be implemented to the project.




Progress stage:




On June 28, 2019, Chakana Resources S.A.C reported the start of exploration activities on that same day.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 0127‐2019‐MINEM/DGM dated on June 26, 2019.

25 https://www.chakanacopper.com/projects/soledad-project/

Tantahuatay 4

Operator Compañía Minera Coimolache S.A. Investor Mexico: Southern Peru Copper Corp. (44%) Peru :Grupo Buenaventura (40%)26 Other shareholders: (16%)

Region Cajamarca

Province Hualgayoc

District Chugur



1st MEIAsd


Main ore Au


Project comprises the construction of 834 drilling platforms to execute 834 diamond drill holes; also, includes the construction of sludge ponds, 59.52 km of accesses, exploration campsite modification approved (it will accommodate up to 250 people) a potable water treatment plant and waste treatment plan, among others.




Progress stage:




On July 06, 2018, Compañía Minera Coimolache S.A. reported the start of exploration activities on July 11, 2018.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved



Tumipampa Sur

Operator Compañía Tumipampa S.A.C. Investor Canada: Dynacor Gold Mines Inc. (100%)27

Region Apurímac

Province Abancay, Antabamba

District Circa, El Oro



Main EIS


Main ore Au


The purpose exploration works is to carry out geological research work aimed at primary and initial exploration for the presence of mineral resources contained in a possible deposit of hydrothermal breccias with anomalous gold values in the area covered by the mining concession comprising the project.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by C.A.N° 005‐2018‐MEM‐DGAAM dated on March 19, 2018.


☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by Directive Order N° 472‐2020‐MINEM/DGM dated on July 29, 2020.

27 https://www.dynacor.com/tumipampa/

Yauricocha

Operator Sociedad Minera Corona S.A. Investor Canada: Sierra Metals Inc. (81.84%)28 Other shareholders: (18.16%)

Region Lima

Province Yauyos

District Alis, Laraos



Main EIS


Main ore Cu


Minera Corona aims to generate reliable information to verify the existence or not of ore resources and also to have a better knowledge and estimation of the areas to be explored within the project area. For this purpose, DDH will be carried out to determine the economical possibilities of the project.




Progress stage:




On July 31, 2019, Sociedad Minera Corona S.A reported that exploration activities started on July 27, 2019.


☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved


28 https://www.sierrametals.com/projects/exploration/peru/yauricocha-fault/default.aspx

Zoraida II

Operator Volcan Compañía Minera S.A.A. Investor Switzerland: Glencore Plc. (100%)29

Region Junín

Province Yauli

District Suitucancha

Project is located in the Highlands of a Central Mining region of Peru and within Acumulación Andaychagua mining concession, at an average altitude of 4650 masl.


1st MEIS


Main ore Ag


The purpose of the project is to assess its feasibility, oriented to prove the dimension, position, minerological characteristics, ore resources and values of the mineral deposit. It proposes for this the implementation of 25 drilling platforms and to relocate 1 platform.




Progress stage:






☐Under assessment

☒Approved



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted

☐Under assessment

☒ Concluded



☐Not applicable

☐Not submitted


☐Under assessment

☒Approved

Approved by C.A. N° 0022‐2020‐MINEM/DGM dated on December 18, 2018.

29 https://www.volcan.com.pe/operaciones/mineria/exploraciones/zoraida/


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