BCR: Peru’s private investment announcements exceed US$33.00 billion
Peru’s 229 private investment projects reach US$33.80 billion for the period comprised between 2016 and 2018, Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCR) informed.
According to the latest BCR Inflation Report, mining, hydrocarbons, infrastructure and energy sectors would attract greatest private investments.
Between 2016 and 2018, 34 mining projects will demand investments of US$9.982 billion, followed by 18 hydrocarbon (US$5.168 billion) and 34 energy (US$3.920 billion) initiatives.
A US$2.20 billion investment will be allocated for 12 industrial projects, followed by 24 infrastructure works (US$4.821 billion).
Mining
Among main mining investment announcements: Toquepala expansion (Southern Peru), Toromocho production system expansion (Chinalco), Marcona expansion (Shougang Corporation) and Pampa de Pongo projects (Jinzhao Mining), Zafranal (AQM Copper) and Tambomayo (Buenaventura) stand out.