Located in Peru’s Andes mountains Cerro Corona completed open-pit mining in 2025 and progressed the
transition to processing stockpiles and in-pit tailings deposition.
Operation
- Cerro Corona: Gold-copper flotation plant.
Life-of-mine (LOM): 5 years, all based on processing stockpiles and in-pit tailings
disposal.
Mining greener
- Supplied with hydro-electric power – certified as 100% renewable energy – by Kallpa Generación
- 85% of water used is recycled or reused
Community impact
- Strong relationships with neighbouring communities, focused on local employment and hiring,
alongside social programmes in education, health, infrastructure, and water access to support
both human consumption and economic activities, as part of a Legacy Programme to strengthen the
milk and dairy value chain.
Key stakeholder numbers
- Employees & contractors: 2,827 (388 Gold Fields employees)
- Women in mining: 28% (47% in core mining roles)
- Host community suppliers: 244
- Community investments (socioeconomic development): US$7.9m
- Total payments to Government: US$78.3m
Based on 2025 data
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