According to the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Peru (MINEM), the direct employment situation of Peru’s mining industry has improved. The employment rate of this industry reached the pre-COVID levels, the same as the level in the first quarter of 2020.

In January, there were around 201,400 job opportunities in Peru’s mining industry, which was 1.5% higher than the previous month.

Most of the employment opportunities were concentrated in regions of Arequipa, Ancash, and Moquegua, said MINEM.