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NORCOBRE S.A.C.

Peru mining record: safety sanctions, environmental fines and fatal accidents

On record from May 19, 2025 to Jul 18, 2026

6
sanction resolutions
ⓘ A resolution (resolución) is OSINERGMIN's formal written decision closing one sanction case: an order from the regulator, not a court judgment. A single resolution can fine several infractions at once, and it can be appealed to TASTEM, the agency's own appeals tribunal.
267,807
in fines (S/)
ⓘ S/ is the Peruvian sol, Peru's currency. The gray dollar figures are approximate conversions at S/ 3.35 per US$1 (August 2026).
0
published resolutions 2001-2019
0
OEFA environmental cases
0.00
in OEFA fines (UIT)
ⓘ The UIT (Unidad Impositiva Tributaria) is Peru's tax reference unit, revalued each year. OSINERGMIN states every fine in UIT as well as in soles.
0
deaths 2002-2021 (MINEM)
OSINERGMIN safety fines, 2020-2026, obtained by public-records request

From May 19, 2025 to Jul 18, 2026 · S/ 267,807 ≈$80K

Resolution 2365-2026 S/ 22,220 ≈$6,633
Jul 18, 2026 · DIVISIÓN DE SUPERVISIÓN DE MEDIANA MINERÍA
Case file: 202600000793
Sanctioned party as written: NORCOBRE S.A.C.
Obligation (OSINERGMIN's label)
ⓘ The legal obligation OSINERGMIN found breached, in the agency's own Spanish wording.
State (OSINERGMIN)
ⓘ OSINERGMIN's own per-infraction state, kept verbatim in Spanish: FUNDADA (upheld), FUNDADA EN PARTE (upheld in part), INFUNDADA (dismissed), ARCHIVADA (closed), NULIDAD (annulled), EMITIDA (issued).
UIT
ⓘ The UIT (Unidad Impositiva Tributaria) is Peru's tax reference unit, revalued each year. OSINERGMIN states every fine in UIT as well as in soles.
Fines (S/)
ⓘ S/ is the Peruvian sol, Peru's currency. The gray dollar figures are approximate conversions at S/ 3.35 per US$1 (August 2026).
% paid
ⓘ The share of the fine OSINERGMIN reports as paid for this infraction. Whether it reflects collection to date has not been confirmed with the agency.
2.1.11 Ventilación. EMITIDA 4.04 22,220 100%
Resolution 1133-2026 S/ 11,990 ≈$3,579
Apr 6, 2026 · DIVISIÓN DE SUPERVISIÓN DE MEDIANA MINERÍA
Case file: 202500228294
Sanctioned party as written: NORCOBRE S.A.C.
Obligation (OSINERGMIN's label)
ⓘ The legal obligation OSINERGMIN found breached, in the agency's own Spanish wording.
State (OSINERGMIN)
ⓘ OSINERGMIN's own per-infraction state, kept verbatim in Spanish: FUNDADA (upheld), FUNDADA EN PARTE (upheld in part), INFUNDADA (dismissed), ARCHIVADA (closed), NULIDAD (annulled), EMITIDA (issued).
UIT
ⓘ The UIT (Unidad Impositiva Tributaria) is Peru's tax reference unit, revalued each year. OSINERGMIN states every fine in UIT as well as in soles.
Fines (S/)
ⓘ S/ is the Peruvian sol, Peru's currency. The gray dollar figures are approximate conversions at S/ 3.35 per US$1 (August 2026).
% paid
ⓘ The share of the fine OSINERGMIN reports as paid for this infraction. Whether it reflects collection to date has not been confirmed with the agency.
2.1.11 Ventilación. EMITIDA 2.18 11,990 100%
Resolution 139-2026 S/ 115,500 ≈$34K
Jan 14, 2026 · DIVISIÓN DE SUPERVISIÓN DE MEDIANA MINERÍA
Case file: 202500158280
Sanctioned party as written: NORCOBRE S.A.C.
Obligation (OSINERGMIN's label)
ⓘ The legal obligation OSINERGMIN found breached, in the agency's own Spanish wording.
State (OSINERGMIN)
ⓘ OSINERGMIN's own per-infraction state, kept verbatim in Spanish: FUNDADA (upheld), FUNDADA EN PARTE (upheld in part), INFUNDADA (dismissed), ARCHIVADA (closed), NULIDAD (annulled), EMITIDA (issued).
UIT
ⓘ The UIT (Unidad Impositiva Tributaria) is Peru's tax reference unit, revalued each year. OSINERGMIN states every fine in UIT as well as in soles.
Fines (S/)
ⓘ S/ is the Peruvian sol, Peru's currency. The gray dollar figures are approximate conversions at S/ 3.35 per US$1 (August 2026).
% paid
ⓘ The share of the fine OSINERGMIN reports as paid for this infraction. Whether it reflects collection to date has not been confirmed with the agency.
4.1 Autorización de actividades de exploración, explotación (incluye plan de minado, depósitos de desmonte y nuevos tajos), transporte y sus modificaciones. EMITIDA 21 115,500 100%
Resolution 4207-2025 S/ 4,730 ≈$1,412
Nov 3, 2025 · DIVISIÓN DE SUPERVISIÓN DE MEDIANA MINERÍA
Case file: 202500103741
Sanctioned party as written: NORCOBRE S.A.C.
Obligation (OSINERGMIN's label)
ⓘ The legal obligation OSINERGMIN found breached, in the agency's own Spanish wording.
State (OSINERGMIN)
ⓘ OSINERGMIN's own per-infraction state, kept verbatim in Spanish: FUNDADA (upheld), FUNDADA EN PARTE (upheld in part), INFUNDADA (dismissed), ARCHIVADA (closed), NULIDAD (annulled), EMITIDA (issued).
UIT
ⓘ The UIT (Unidad Impositiva Tributaria) is Peru's tax reference unit, revalued each year. OSINERGMIN states every fine in UIT as well as in soles.
Fines (S/)
ⓘ S/ is the Peruvian sol, Peru's currency. The gray dollar figures are approximate conversions at S/ 3.35 per US$1 (August 2026).
% paid
ⓘ The share of the fine OSINERGMIN reports as paid for this infraction. Whether it reflects collection to date has not been confirmed with the agency.
2.1.11 Ventilación. EMITIDA 0.86 4,730 100%
Resolution 2970-2025 S/ 92,234 ≈$28K
Jul 29, 2025 · DIVISIÓN DE SUPERVISIÓN DE MEDIANA MINERÍA
Case file: 202500053438
Sanctioned party as written: NORCOBRE S.A.C.
Obligation (OSINERGMIN's label)
ⓘ The legal obligation OSINERGMIN found breached, in the agency's own Spanish wording.
State (OSINERGMIN)
ⓘ OSINERGMIN's own per-infraction state, kept verbatim in Spanish: FUNDADA (upheld), FUNDADA EN PARTE (upheld in part), INFUNDADA (dismissed), ARCHIVADA (closed), NULIDAD (annulled), EMITIDA (issued).
UIT
ⓘ The UIT (Unidad Impositiva Tributaria) is Peru's tax reference unit, revalued each year. OSINERGMIN states every fine in UIT as well as in soles.
Fines (S/)
ⓘ S/ is the Peruvian sol, Peru's currency. The gray dollar figures are approximate conversions at S/ 3.35 per US$1 (August 2026).
% paid
ⓘ The share of the fine OSINERGMIN reports as paid for this infraction. Whether it reflects collection to date has not been confirmed with the agency.
4.1 Autorización de actividades de exploración, explotación (incluye plan de minado, depósitos de desmonte y nuevos tajos), transporte y sus modificaciones. EMITIDA 17.24 92,234 100%
Resolution 2004-2025 S/ 21,133 ≈$6,308
May 19, 2025 · DIVISIÓN DE SUPERVISIÓN DE MEDIANA MINERÍA
Case file: 202400276688
Sanctioned party as written: NORCOBRE S.A.C.
Obligation (OSINERGMIN's label)
ⓘ The legal obligation OSINERGMIN found breached, in the agency's own Spanish wording.
State (OSINERGMIN)
ⓘ OSINERGMIN's own per-infraction state, kept verbatim in Spanish: FUNDADA (upheld), FUNDADA EN PARTE (upheld in part), INFUNDADA (dismissed), ARCHIVADA (closed), NULIDAD (annulled), EMITIDA (issued).
UIT
ⓘ The UIT (Unidad Impositiva Tributaria) is Peru's tax reference unit, revalued each year. OSINERGMIN states every fine in UIT as well as in soles.
Fines (S/)
ⓘ S/ is the Peruvian sol, Peru's currency. The gray dollar figures are approximate conversions at S/ 3.35 per US$1 (August 2026).
% paid
ⓘ The share of the fine OSINERGMIN reports as paid for this infraction. Whether it reflects collection to date has not been confirmed with the agency.
2.1.11 Ventilación. EMITIDA 3.95 21,133 100%
OSINERGMIN published sanctions, 2001-2019

Not on OSINERGMIN's published 2001-2019 sanctions list.

OEFA environmental sanctions, 2017-2023

No OEFA environmental sanction against this company in the 2017-2023 register.

Fatal accidents, 2002-2021 (MINEM)

No death attributed to this company in MINEM's 2002-2021 list.