Lima – Lugano, September 2026
Peru’s mining sector is experiencing a renewed phase of investment, reinforcing the country’s position as an important destination for international capital and creating new opportunities for economic cooperation between Peru and Switzerland.
According to figures from Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM), mining investment reached US$4.116 billion between January and July 2026, an increase of approximately 45% compared with the same period in 2025. The growth has been particularly visible in infrastructure, mine development and preparation, processing plants and mining equipment. (Agencia Andina)
The geographical distribution of investment also highlights the importance of Peru’s main mining regions. Arequipa, Ica, Moquegua and Áncash together accounted for approximately half of the national mining investment during the first seven months of the year. (Agencia Andina)
Copper and critical minerals at the centre of new opportunities
Copper continues to play a central role in Peru’s mining strategy. Recent international reporting indicates renewed interest from major international mining groups in Peruvian copper projects, while the Peruvian Government has announced measures aimed at reducing administrative barriers and facilitating the development of mining projects. (Reuters)
This renewed investment interest comes at a time when global demand for strategic minerals is becoming increasingly important for industrial production, energy infrastructure and technological development.
For Peru, this represents an opportunity to attract additional investment not only into large-scale mining operations, but also into exploration, processing, infrastructure, technology and services connected to the mining value chain.
A long-standing economic relationship between Switzerland and Peru
The development of Peru’s mining and natural-resource sectors also takes place within an established framework of economic relations with Switzerland.
According to the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Switzerland imported CHF 2.17 billion in goods from Peru in 2023, with gold accounting for more than 90% of imports, alongside agricultural products. Swiss exports to Peru amounted to CHF 123.7 million, mainly consisting of machinery, pharmaceutical products, watches and precision instruments. Swiss direct investment in Peru amounted to CHF 251 million in 2022, with Swiss companies employing more than 7,600 people in the country. (Amministrazione Federale Svizzera)
The bilateral relationship is supported by agreements covering areas including free trade, investment protection and double taxation, providing an established framework for economic cooperation between the two countries. (Amministrazione Federale Svizzera)
On 28 September 2026, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs also updated its official information platform on Switzerland–Peru relations, highlighting the breadth of cooperation between the two countries in areas including diplomacy, economics, science, education and culture. (Rappresentanze Svizzere in Perù)
Switzerland as a platform for international cooperation
The current investment cycle creates opportunities for Swiss companies, investors, financial institutions, technology providers and professional-service firms interested in developing relationships with Peruvian counterparts.
Beyond the provision of capital, international mining projects increasingly require expertise in areas such as:
- project structuring and financing;
- geological and technical assessment;
- environmental and social standards;
- mining technology and equipment;
- supply-chain management;
- digitalisation and data management;
- responsible sourcing and traceability;
- international commercial and financial services.
Switzerland’s international financial ecosystem, technological expertise and experience in commodities and international trade can provide a complementary platform for cooperation with Peruvian businesses and project developers.
At the same time, successful cooperation requires appropriate due diligence, transparent corporate structures, reliable technical information and a clear understanding of the regulatory framework applicable to each project.
The role of business networks
For a bilateral business relationship to develop sustainably, direct connections between companies, investors and institutions remain essential.
The Swiss–Peruvian Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Tourism and Agriculture (CCSP) is committed to supporting dialogue between the Swiss and Peruvian business communities and to facilitating contacts that can contribute to new commercial and investment relationships.
The current development of Peru’s mining sector illustrates the broader potential of the bilateral economic relationship: Peru offers natural resources, industrial opportunities and an established mining ecosystem, while Switzerland provides international connectivity, financial and technological expertise and a strong network of companies and institutions.
The objective is not simply to increase investment volumes, but to encourage long-term, transparent and mutually beneficial partnerships between the two countries.
Looking ahead
Peru’s acceleration in mining investment during the first seven months of 2026 provides an important signal for companies and institutions monitoring the country’s economic development.
As investment in mining, infrastructure, technology and processing continues to evolve, cooperation between Peru and Switzerland can extend beyond traditional trade and create new connections across the broader value chain.
For the CCSP, strengthening these connections remains part of its mission: building bridges between Swiss expertise and Peruvian opportunities and supporting the development of sustainable economic relations between the two countries.
Camera di Commercio, Industria, Turismo e Agricoltura Svizzera–Perù (CCSP)
Lugano, Switzerland