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

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  • Andoni Maiza-Larrarte

    (University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU)

  • Gloria Claudio-Quiroga

    (Francisco de Vitoria University)

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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.

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  • Andoni Maiza-Larrarte & Gloria Claudio-Quiroga, 2025. "The impact of Las Bambas megamine on development in Apurímac, Peru," Mineral Economics, Springer;Raw Materials Group (RMG);Luleå University of Technology, vol. 38(3), pages 569-583, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:minecn:v:38:y:2025:i:3:d:10.1007_s13563-025-00506-w
    DOI: 10.1007/s13563-025-00506-w
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    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes
    • Q51 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Valuation of Environmental Effects
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth

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