Responsible mining

University students part of the group “Jóvenes Impulsores Celendinos” (JIC), visited Yanacocha and Granja Porcón facilities. In both places, they received information and verified how mining, agriculture and cattle raising work together as fruit of a responsible handling for modern mining.

The tour included the environment laboratory facilities, where they verified the careful water treatment with national and international standards, which has allowed Yanacocha to be one of the pioneering responsible mining respectable companies.

Rimber Paredes - Student of Mine Engineering
“We have learnt a lot. We have a new concept of mining. Environmental standards are really complied with here. I think mining brings development to the towns. I respect responsible mining!”.

Jorge Flores – Student of Environmental Engineering
“Before I had a few doubts about the environmental care performed in Yanacocha. After this tour, I was able to confirm the adequate considerations to respect the environment and act in an ecologic way are being respected. Mining is one of the main activities in Peru. We hope the new government does not interfere in topics regarding mining, because this activity is generating a big budget for the country”.

Daniel Alva Huamán – Proffessor Universidad Alas Peruanas
“The visit has been very important for the students to understand the work Yanacocha does in their diverse stages and regarding the environment. We all know mining is an important part of the economic activity in Peru”.