Copper · Peru
Cerro del Viento Underground
A pre-feasibility study into mining the deeper sulphide zones beneath the open pit, extending the operation beyond 2040.
Studies Updated 5 May 2026
- US$640m
- Capital cost
- 60 kt Cu
- Annual capacity
- 2031
- First production
- 1 of 4
- Current stage: Studies
Stage
Where the project stands
Permits
Approvals
| Permit | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploration decline access agreement | Granted | 22 April 2026 |
| Underground environmental baseline study | In progress | 5 May 2026 |
Updates
What changed, and when
Pre-feasibility drilling reached 60% of the planned 34,000 metres. Hydrogeological modelling indicates inflows within design assumptions.
The underground resource model was updated to include 2025 infill drilling results.
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