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MARCH 8 - 10, 2023

During the framework of PDAC 2023, the Mining Mission was held from March 8 to 10, in the city of Timmins. The purpose of the Mission was to bring a delegation of leading executives from the Peruvian mining sector and regional governors, in order to learn and to witness first-hand the success story of this city; one of the main mining centers in Canada, where the richest deposits in the world are located. Also recognized for being a leader in the rehabilitation of old mining sites, transformed into parks and recreational areas.

APRIL  26, 2022

Member companies had the opportunity to visit one of the most important mining operations in our country, located in the region of Ica: Cerro Lindo, of Nexa Resources. The seventh mining mission organized by the Chamber of Commerce Canada Peru took place within the framework of Expomina 2022. The main objective was to learn about the mining operation and to expand  knowledge of the participants, according to the interests and requirements of the mining project, as well as their growth expectations.

MARCH 4 - 5, 2020

The main objective of the mission was to explore and learn from the success story of the great city of Sudbury, recognized worldwide for its environmental efforts in ecosystem rehabilitation, innovation, exploration and mining education. We visited the most representative tailings operations in the area, operated by Vale Canada, which works with the highest environmental standards. Furthermore, we learned about the latest technological advances in mining, as well as the cutting-edge research and projects being developed in the main Canadian innovation centers, belonging to the renowned Laurentian University.

OCTOBER 21 – 25, 2019

As part of our ongoing strategy to strengthen ties between Peru and Canada, the Canada Peru Chamber of Commerce organized the mining mission from October 21 to 25, in the city of Timmins, one of the main mining districts and largest gold producers in Canada. The objective of the mission was to visit two important gold mines with high operational efficiency: Bell Creek Mine and Macassa Mine. Both visits were focused on the challenges facing the mining sector in our country: technology, innovation, cost savings, environmental conservation, good relations with the government and successful community relations.

The mission also included meetings with representatives of the City of Timmins to gain an in-depth understanding of the dynamics between government and mining. Moreover, a visit to Northern College were held: a center involved in research and innovation with innovative mining projects in its Innovation Hub and its Underground Hard Rock Minner Common Core mining training program.

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SEPTEMBER 20 – 21, 2019

The mining mission was held under the framework of Perumin 2019. The mission was aimed at getting to know the leading mining companies in the Arequipa region, Cerro Verde operation, covering various topics, from innovative mining extraction methods, tailings management, relationship with surrounding communities, among others.

MARCH 6 – 7, 2019

The mining mission was realized in the framework of PDAC. The mission had the objective to meet the leading mining companies in their region covering various topics: Innovative extraction methods in mining, tailings management, relationships with surrounding communities, among others. The two mining operations visited, Black Fox and Macassa Mine, are pioneers not only in mining operations, but also in the closure and proper rehabilitation of areas thanks to their experience of more than a century in mining.

NOVEMBER 26 – 28, 2018

From November 26 to 28, the Canada Peru Chamber of Commerce successfully conducted the Innovation and Technology Mission in the city of Sudbury, Ontario. Sudbury is recognized for being one of the main centers of research, innovation, education, and mining exploration in Canada. Four of the main institutes related to mining were visited: CEMI (Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation), MIRARCO (Mining Innovation Rehabilitation and Applied Research Corporation), MERC (Mineral Exploration Research Centre) and NORCAT (Northern Centre for Advanced Technology).

OCTOBER 16 – 17, 2018

The mission was held in the city of Val-d´Or (“Valley of Gold”), one of one of the richest mining territories in Quebec. The objective of the mission was to learn Canadian know-how through its advanced technology and high operational efficiency. In this opportunity, 2 two of the most emblematic operations in the area were visited: Canadian Malartic Mine (Agnico Eagle Mines Limited and Yamaca Gold) and Goldex Mine (Agnico Eagle). These important mines present extraordinary success stories related to the challenges faced by the mining sector in our country: technology, innovation, cost savings, environmental conservation, good relations with the government and successful community relations.

The delegation also visited the most advanced mining research centers in the Quebec region: the Research and Service Unit for Mineral Technology (URSTM) and the Research Institute of Mines and Environment (RIME), both part of the University of Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT).