Michiquillay

Peru· CajamarcaDevelopment
Contained Copper
15.0 Mt
Average Grade
0.45%
Deposit Type
Porphyry Cu-Au
Discovery Year
1950

Overview

Large undeveloped porphyry Cu-Au-Mo deposit in northern Peru.

Geological Context

Host Rock: Porphyry (Neogene)

Tectonic Setting: Continental arc

Geological Province: Central Andes

Metallogenic Belt: Andean Porphyry Belt

Resources & Operations

Operator: Southern Copper

Mining Method: Open Pit

Data Provenance

Source: Southern Copper reports

Last Verified: 2025-12-01