Peru - Critical Mineral Production & Reserves
Statistical profile of Peru's critical mineral output across 7 quantified mineral chapters in the U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries (2020-2026). Peru holds 1 #1 global production ranks and 6 top-three global production ranks.
Peru Critical Mineral Production & World Shares (2020-2025)
| Mineral & Stage | Unit | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025e | Share | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic Production (arsenic trioxide, gross weight) | metric tons | 27,000 | 27,000 | 31,000 | 30,000 | 49.2% | #1 |
| Silver Mine production | metric tons | 2,770 | 3,079 | 3,510 | 3,600 | 13.8% | #2 |
| Copper Mine production | thousand metric tons | 2,150 | 2,450 | 2,740 | 2,700 | 11.7% | #3 |
| Zinc Mine production | thousand metric tons | 1,330 | 1,370 | 1,270 | 1,500 | 11.5% | #2 |
| Tin Mine production | metric tons | 20,600 | 28,200 | 32,300 | 33,000 | 11.4% | #3 |
| Lead Mine production | thousand metric tons | 242 | 255 | 291 | 290 | 6.4% | #3 |
| Phosphate rock Mine production | thousand metric tons | 3,300 | 4,200 | 4,800 | 4,800 | 1.9% | #9 |
| Copper Refinery production | thousand metric tons | 2,150 | 2,450 | 2,740 | 340 | 1.2% | #15 |
Peru Reported Critical Mineral Reserves (2025)
| Mineral & Reserve Basis | Unit | Reported Reserves | Share of World Reserves | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Reserves | metric tons | 110,000 | 18.0% | #1 |
| Copper Reserves | thousand metric tons | 85,000 | 8.7% | #3 |
| Zinc Reserves | thousand metric tons | 18,000 | 7.5% | #4 |
| Lead Reserves | thousand metric tons | 5,000 | 5.3% | #5 |
| Phosphate rock Reserves | thousand metric tons | 210,000 | 0.3% | #16 |
| Tin Reserves | metric tons | 150,000 | - | #8 |
Frequently Asked Questions - Peru
Which critical minerals does Peru lead in global production?
Among the 2026 USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries country tables, Peru ranks in the global top three for 6 production measures (#1 in 1), including Arsenic (production (arsenic trioxide, gross weight), rank #1, 49.2% of world total), Silver (mine production, rank #2, 13.8% of world total), Zinc (mine production, rank #2, 11.5% of world total), Copper (mine production, rank #3, 11.7% of world total), Tin (mine production, rank #3, 11.4% of world total).
What critical mineral reserves are reported for Peru?
Quantified reserve estimates reported for Peru in the 2026 USGS release include Copper (85,000 thousand metric tons), Lead (5,000 thousand metric tons), Phosphate rock (210,000 thousand metric tons), Silver (110,000 metric tons), Tin (150,000 metric tons). Reserve definitions and assessment dates vary across reporting jurisdictions.
For which critical minerals is Peru a major import source to the United States?
In USGS 2021-24 US import-source statistics, Peru is a reported supplier across 6 tracked import categories, led by Phosphate rock (All: >99%), Zinc (Ores and concentrates: 50%), Tin (Refined tin: 31%), Zinc (Combined total (includes gross weight of waste and scrap): 9%).