Tag: Jorge Merino

Jorge Merino
Monday, June 18th 2012 - 07:32 UTC

Peru announces 28bn dollars in mining projects despite growing social unrest

Energy and Mines minister Merino said that without private investments, it’s hard to combat poverty

The Peruvian government has approved private mining projects worth 28 billion dollars out of 52 billion dollars of projects planned over the next five years, Peru's Energy and Mines Minister Jorge Merino said.

Tuesday, December 13th 2011 - 06:31 UTC

International environmental audit for mining project, promises Peru government

“We will be globally competitive and attract first-class mining” says minister Merino

Peru's new mine and energy minister said on Monday the government would attract private investment to the vast sector while requiring that it bring more social benefits for the fast-growing economy.

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