Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Peru is one of the world’s leading mineral producers and a cornerstone of global copper supply, yet it remains at a pivotal moment in its mining sector. As demand for critical minerals accelerates, Peru is seeking to attract new investment, strengthen community partnerships, and deepen cooperation with strategic partners, including the United States. With one of the world’s largest copper reserves and growing opportunities across critical minerals, the country’s policy choices will shape both its economic future and global supply chains.
In this episode, CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran is joined by Peru’s Ambassador to the United States Alfredo Ferrero to discuss:
* How Peru is positioning itself as a strategic partner for the United States on critical minerals and energy security.
* The policies and reforms being pursued to attract long-term mining investment and accelerate project development.
* How Peru is balancing resource development with community engagement, environmental stewardship, and sustainable economic growth.
* Where the greatest opportunities exist to deepen U.S.–Peru commercial cooperation in critical minerals.
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Peru is one of the world’s leading mineral producers and a cornerstone of global copper supply, yet it remains at a pivotal moment in its mining sector. As demand for critical minerals accelerates, Peru is seeking to attract new investment, strengthen community partnerships, and deepen cooperation with strategic partners, including the United States. With one of the world’s largest copper reserves and growing opportunities across critical minerals, the country’s policy choices will shape both its economic future and global supply chains.
In this episode, CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran is joined by Peru’s Ambassador to the United States Alfredo Ferrero to discuss:
* How Peru is positioning itself as a strategic partner for the United States on critical minerals and energy security.
* The policies and reforms being pursued to attract long-term mining investment and accelerate project development.
* How Peru is balancing resource development with community engagement, environmental stewardship, and sustainable economic growth.
* Where the greatest opportunities exist to deepen U.S.–Peru commercial cooperation in critical minerals.
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Visit csis.org to find more of our work as we bring bipartisan solutions to the world's greatest challenges.
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