The impact of Las Bambas megamine on development in Apurímac, Peru

The case of the Las Bambas megamine in the Apurímac region of Peru is particularly noteworthy, not only because it represents one of the largest mining contracts in the country’s history but also because of the challenges encountered in managing the project. This article presents an interim assessme...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Maiza-Larrarte, Andoni, Claudio-Quiroga, Gloria
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Repositorio:DDFV. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ddfv.ufv.es:10641/7067
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10641/7067
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Impact
Las Bambas
Megamines
Sustainability
Geography, Planning and Development
Economic Geology
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Sumario:The case of the Las Bambas megamine in the Apurímac region of Peru is particularly noteworthy, not only because it represents one of the largest mining contracts in the country’s history but also because of the challenges encountered in managing the project. This article presents an interim assessment of the main socio-economic and environmental consequences, revealing a mixed balance in terms of the project’s impact, within a context marked by intense conflict between local communities and the concessionaire company. Based on this evaluation, we provide several key recommendations to enhance both the assessment and management of large-scale mining projects.