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Peru President: Awarding of Michiquillay is great news for the country

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18:42 | Lima, Feb. 20.

The recent awarding of Michiquillay mega mining project is great news for Peru, particularly for Cajamarca region, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski affirmed.

Held on Tuesday morning in Lima, the auction event saw the participation of Southern Peru Copper Corporation and Milpo mining company, even though there were 10 qualified bidders.

Southern Peru won the bidding process by presenting a US$400 million transfer price, and higher royalty payments (3%).

Thus, Peru's State-run Private Investment Promotion Agency (ProInversion) declared Southern Peru the winner, as the corporation's offer exceeded that of Milpo company (US$250 million + 1.875% in royalties).

Michiquillay mining project includes a porphyry copper deposit featuring minerals such as copper, gold, silver, and molybdenum. Corresponding investment entails some US$2 billion. 


(Click to learn why Michiquillay is key for Peruvian economy.)

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Published: 2/20/2018