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• Innovation, international cooperation, and knowledge transfer emerge as key factors for Peruvian mining to move towards efficient and responsible water management.

Lima, May 28, 2026. Integrated water management is currently one of the central challenges for developing modern and sustainable mining in Peru. This was highlighted at the discussion “Integrated Water Management in the Mining Sector”, held as part of the XVI SIMPOSIO of the National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy, organized in partnership with the Peruvian-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

The session began with a presentation by Julián Fernández, general manager of GWE Tubomin, who emphasized that any water management system must ensure compatibility with water resources. He also presented examples of specialized solutions implemented in Peru and the region, aligned with the highest international standards.

“One of the biggest challenges is developing technologies and materials that ensure the quality and durability of the system, even under extreme conditions. Innovation means adapting, always thinking about specific solutions for each mining environment”, Fernandez noted.

As part of the panel, Yvonne Lamparte, Environmental Management Superintendent at Compañía Minera Poderosa, highlighted advances in real-time monitoring systems that assess physicochemical and microbiological parameters. These systems help ensure water quality, reduce health risks, and prevent economic losses due to plant shutdowns.

Next, Pamela Antonioli, general manager of the Mining Innovation Hub of Peru, emphasized the importance of integrating technologies such as sensors and fiber optics with advanced data analytics. She indicated that, although automated systems are progressing in the plant, the real advance will be achieving the transfer of capabilities so that the technologies can be adapted to local needs and conditions.

For his part, Francisco Indacochea, general manager and spokesperson for the German Technology Basket of the AHK Peru, emphasized that the key contribution of German technology is the integration of systems for predictive and efficient water management, which are adapted to the challenges of high-altitude mining, considering thermal fluctuations, dust, and electrical storms.

The experts concluded that transferring skills and knowledge to local communities and suppliers is essential to achieving true sustainability.

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