Peru approves sustainable investment projects worth over 20 billion soles

The Peruvian Ministry of Environment approved 63 environmental files for investment projects since July 28.

These projects represent a total investment exceeding 20,000 million soles. The ministry says these certifications ensure that large scale projects meet environmental standards while protecting natural resources and indigenous communities.

The approvals include infrastructure projects such as the first section of the New Central Highway "Daniel Alcides Carrión," the creation of the Jaén Bypass road, and the modernization of the Capitán FAP José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport. The ministry also approved modifications for the Lote 107 project, the Las Bambas project, and the Mina Justa project.

Among these projects, the Mina Justa mine in the Marcona district of the Ica region received approval for a modification involving the addition of an underground mine to extract sulfide minerals. This change allows the company to combine materials from underground mining with those from open pit mining. The project involves an investment of nearly 2,000 million dollars and will extend mining operations until 2044. The ministry also reported its ongoing efforts to fight illegal mining.

It is coordinating with the National Service of State Protected Natural Areas, the Armed Forces, the Prosecutor's Office, and the National Police of Peru to intervene in protected areas. These actions include ongoing operations in the Tambopata National Reserve in Madre de Dios and the Alto Nanay in Loreto.