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Peru suspends gold mining for 30 days after 13 miners die
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Release time：2025-05-07
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The government plans to establish a military base and impose a curfew in response to escalating violence related to illegal mining.
According to Reuters, Peruvian President Dina Boluarte announced a 30-day suspension of mining activities in the northern Pataz region in response to the recent kidnapping and murder of 13 gold miners. The government also plans to establish a military base and impose a curfew from 6 PM to 6 AM to address the escalating violence linked to illegal mining. These workers were employed by a local company called R&R, which holds a contract with the gold mining company Poderosa. Last month, the workers were kidnapped by illegal miners. President Boluarte stated, "The armed forces will control the operating area of the Poderosa mine," but the specifics of the mining suspension have yet to be released. The Minister of Mines and Energy, Jorge Montenegro, indicated that the suspension could be extended if necessary. A corporate affairs manager at the Poderosa mine told Reuters, "We are investigating the situation." He also emphasized that the suspension only affects illegal miners and will not shut down legitimate mining operations.
Peru is the world's third-largest copper producer, with major copper mines concentrated in the south, while the north is primarily focused on gold and silver mining. Since 2020, illegal miners have gradually taken control of several areas under Poderosa's jurisdiction. Poderosa stated that nearly 40 people, including contractors and artisanal miners, have fallen victim to criminal gangs in the Pataz region. The company stated in a press release: "Despite the declaration of a state of emergency and increased police deployment, violence in Pataz continues to escalate. Regrettably, the police have failed to curb the deteriorating security situation in this region." The company urgently called on the government to adjust its crime-fighting and arrest strategies, emphasizing the need for improved intelligence work and stronger collaboration with the prosecutor's office and the judiciary. Simultaneously, Poderosa criticized the mining regulatory agency and Congress for failing to effectively address illegal mining.
The company stressed that the government, private sector, and civil society must work together to curb the destructive effects of illegal mining and prevent further deterioration of the situation. Previously, Antamina, Peru's largest copper and zinc mine, completely shut down operations last month to ensure safety following an incident that resulted in the death of a senior manager and injury to another employee.
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