Peru MAPE Law proposal prioritizes small miners in formalization for extinguished concessions

A Peruvian legislative proposal would temporarily reserve areas for small-scale and artisanal miners (MAPE) seeking formalization, but does not guarantee concession delivery or resolve environmental permit and third-party agreement hurdles. The measure signals a policy shift favoring informal miners, though its practical impact remains uncertain.

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