The lockdown includes the mining region of Ancash where Antamina (above) operates. (Photo: Antamina)
Heading into a new two-week lockdown to stem a rising wave of COVID-19 infections, Peru will allow key industries such as mining to continue, a boost for copper miners in the world’s second-largest producer of the metal, according to Reuters.
Large swathes of Peru, including Lima, returned to strict restrictions on movement and activity on Sunday for two weeks, until February 14. However, the government said mining, fishing and construction would be allowed to continue during the period, as well as essential services, including food and pharmacy.
The lockdown includes the mining regions of Ancash, where Antamina operates; Apurimac, where Las Bambas operates; Pasco, where Volcan operates; and Ica, where China’s Shougang Hierro Perú operates.
