Precious Metals Mining in Peru to 2020

Published: Mar, 2016 | Pages: 34 | Publisher: Timetric
Industry: Mining | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Synopsis
Timetric's 'Precious Metals Mining in Peru to 2020' report comprehensively covers Peruvian reserves of gold and silver (precious metals), reserves by country, historic and forecast data on gold and silver production, prices, and historic and forecast gold production by selected mines.

The report also includes factors affecting demand for gold and silver, profiles of major precious metal producing companies, and information on active, exploration and development gold and silver projects.

The Fiscal Regime section provides information about the country's regulatory authority, laws, licenses and other fiscal regime information such as taxes, rates and other charges applicable to the mining of precious metals in the country.

It is an essential tool for companies active in Peruvian mining, and for new competitors considering entering the industry.

Summary
Peru has deposits of gold, silver, iron ore, coal, copper, zinc, lead, molybdenum and tin. The mining industry is important to the country's economy, having contributed 9.3% towards the country's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2015.

Peru had the world's fifth-largest gold reserves at the end of 2015 at 2,800 tonnes (t) or 5.0% of the global total, and the largest reserves of silver at 120,000t or 21.1% share of the global total. Major reserves of gold are found primarily in the Cajamarca and La Libertad regions, while silver reserves are located in Pasco and Lima.

Scope
The report contains an overview of the Peruvian precious metals (gold and silver) mining industry together with the key factors affecting the industry and demand for the commodities.

It also provides information about Peruvian precious metal reserves, historic and forecast data on gold and silver production, the competitive landscape and active, exploration and development precious metal projects.

Reasons to Buy
Gain an understanding of the gold and silver (precious metals) mining industry in Peru, gold and silver reserves, historic and forecast data on precious metals production, gold and silver prices, demand drivers, active, exploration and development precious metals projects, the competitive landscape and the country's fiscal regime.

Key Highlights
Peru was the world's fifth-largest producer of gold, producing an estimated 5.3 million ounces in 2015.

Gold deposits are located mainly in the regions of Cajamarca and La Libertad. Most of the deposits are in the form of epithermal, chalcopyrite, oxide and sulphide ore types, with metal grades in the range of 0.4-16.4 g/t.

The country's mineral industry is governed by the Ministry of Energy and Mines, and the Directorate General of Mines.

 Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary 
2 Gold Mining in Peru - Reserves And Production 
2.1 Reserves by Grade, Ore Type and Country 
2.2 Historic and Forecast Production 
2.2.1 Historic and forecast gold mine production by selected mines 
2.3 Active Mines 
2.4 Exploration Project 
2.5 Development Projects 
2.6 Factors Affecting Demand for Gold 
2.6.1 Demand from end use sectors 
3 Silver Mining in Peru - Reserves And Production 
3.1 Total Reserves by Ore Type, Grade and Country 
3.2 Historic and Forecast Production 
3.2.1 Historic and forecast silver mine production by selected mines 
3.3 Active Mines 
3.4 Exploration Projects 
3.5 Development Projects 
3.6 Factors Affecting Demand for Silver 
3.6.1 Demand from domestic smelting and refining facilities 
3.6.2 Demand from end use sector 
4 Major Precious Metals Producers in Peru 
4.1 Compania De Minas Buenaventura SAA 
4.2 Barrick Gold Corporation 
4.3 Hochschild Mining Plc 
5 Fiscal Regime 
5.1 The Peruvian Mining Industry - Governing Bodies 
5.1.1 Ministry of Energy and Mines 
5.2 The Peruvian Mining Industry - Governing Laws 
5.2.1 General Mining Law 
5.2.2 Mining Royalty Act 
5.2.3 Prospecting and exploration 
5.2.4 Mining concession 
5.3 The Peruvian Mining Industry - Rights and Obligations 
5.3.1 Rights 
5.3.2 Obligations 
5.4 The Peruvian Mining Industry - Key Fiscal Terms 
5.4.1 Royalties 
5.4.2 Corporate tax 
5.4.3 Capital gains tax
5.4.4 Depreciation 
5.4.5 Withholding Tax 
5.4.6 Loss carry forward 
5.4.7 Value Added Tax (VAT) 
6 Appendix 
6.1 Abbreviations 
6.2 Bibliography 
6.3 Secondary Research 
6.4 Primary Research 
6.5 Contact Timetric 
6.6 About Timetric 
6.7 Timetric's Services 
6.8 Disclaimer

List of Tables
Table 1: Precious Metals Mining in Peru - Gold Reserves, Grade and Ore Type by Selected Mines, 2015 
Table 2: Precious Metals Mining in Peru - Historic and Forecast Gold Mine Production (Thousand Ounces), 2000-2020 
Table 3: Precious Metals Mining in Peru - Historic and Forecast Gold Mine Production by Selected Mines (Thousand Ounces), 2009-2020 
Table 4: Precious Metals Mining in Peru - Active Gold Mines, 2016 
Table 5: Precious Metals Mining in Peru - Exploration Gold Projects, 2016 
Table 6: Precious Metals Mining in Peru - Development Gold Projects, 2016 
Table 7: Precious Metals Mining in Peru - Consumer Demand for Gold in India and China (Million Ounces), 2009-2015 
Table 8: Precious Metals Mining in Peru - Silver Reserves, Grade and Ore Type by Selected Mines, 2015 
Table 9: Precious Metals Mining in Peru - Historic and Forecast Silver Mine Production (Thousand Ounces), 2000-2020 
Table 10: Precious Metals Mining in Peru - Historic and Forecast Silver Mine Production by Selected Mines (Thousand Ounces), 2008-2020 
Table 11: Precious Metals Mining in Peru - Active Silver Mines, 2016 
Table 12: Precious Metals Mining in Peru - Exploration Silver Projects, 2016 
Table 13: Precious Metals Mining in Peru - Development Silver Projects, 2016 
Table 14: Precious Metals Mining in Peru - Smelters/Refineries by Region and Annual Silver Refining Capacity (Thousand Tonnes), 2015 
Table 15: Precious Metals Mining in Peru - Comparative Analysis of Major Producers, 2015 
Table 16: Precious Metals Mining in Peru - Compania De Minas Buenaventura SAA Projects, 2016 
Table 17: Precious Metals Mining in Peru - Barrick Gold Corporation Projects, 2016 
Table 18: Precious Metals Mining in Peru - Hochschild Mining Plc Projects, 2016 
Table 19: The Mining Industry in Peru - Depreciation Tax Rates (%), 2015 
Table 20: The Mining Industry in Peru - Withholding Tax Rates (%), 2015