Peru’s mining sector grapples with two major obstacles: political instability and complex regulations. These factors have significantly reduced the country’s appeal to mining investors. A recent analysis by Osinergmin, Peru’s energy and mining regulator, reveals a worrying trend. The Fraser Institute’s annual survey of mining companies worldwide showed Peru dropping 25 positions in attractiveness for […]
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