Peru Mining Employment Tops 291,000 in June, Up 11.1% on Year
Direct employment in Peru's mining sector averaged 291,044 workers in June 2026, up 11.1% from a year earlier, the Ministry of Energy and Mines reported. Contractors drove the increase, while Arequipa remained the top regional employer. The post Peru Mining Employment Tops 291,000 in June, Up 11.1% on Year appeared first on The Rio Times .
In June 2026, Peru's mining sector saw direct employment rise to 291,044 workers, marking an 11.1% year-on-year increase, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM). Contractor firms and related services contributed to the majority of these jobs, accounting for 72.8% of direct mining employment. Arequipa remained the leading regional employer with 44,643 workers, constituting 15.3% of the national total.
La Libertad and Ica followed with 24,813 and 24,535 workers, respectively. Contractor companies' payrolls grew by 15.3% year-on-year, while mining companies' employment increased by a modest 1.3%. Women held only 8.3% of direct mining jobs, with men making up the vast majority at 91.7%.
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