Drill Results Map — Peru

Peru — a top-five global producer of copper, gold, zinc, and silver, with world-class polymetallic deposits in the Andes — is a prime target for junior exploration companies. Here's how to create a professional drill results map using Exploration Maps in 15–30 minutes.

Example drill results map created in Exploration Maps — Example drill results map exported from Exploration Maps — style your Peru data the same way.

About Mining in Peru

Peru consistently ranks among the world's top five producers of copper, gold, zinc, silver, lead, and molybdenum. The Andes host world-class polymetallic deposits and the country attracts significant junior exploration investment, particularly in copper-gold porphyry targets across the southern and central Andes.

Key minerals: copper, gold, silver, zinc, lead, molybdenum. Notable deposits: Las Bambas, Cerro Verde, Antamina, Yanacocha. Mining districts: Southern Andes, Central Andes, Cajamarca, Arequipa.

The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) administers mineral rights in Peru. Claim data is accessible through INGEMMET Mining Cadastre.

Getting Mining Data for Peru

Portal	Formats	Notes
INGEMMET Mining Cadastre	Shapefile, KML	INGEMMET Geocatmin exports concession data in UTM Zone 17S, 18S, or 19S depending on longitude. Peru's central and southern Andes — the most active exploration regions — primarily use Zone 18S (EPSG:32718). Verify the UTM zone for your property's longitude before converting to WGS84.

How to Create a Drill Results Map for Peru

For a full step-by-step guide to drill results maps, see How to Make a Drill Results Map.

Import your drill collar CSV (columns: hole ID, latitude, longitude, depth, assay)
Assign the Drillholes layer role
Import the property claims boundary as GeoJSON
Add callout labels to key holes showing hole ID and best intercept
Use Badge Label type to highlight the highest-grade holes
Configure the title with program name and date
Set the Landscape 16:9 ratio for news release figures
Export as PNG at 2× for email and PDF for the news release attachment

Labelling a drillhole with its best intercept in Exploration Maps.

Tip for Peru: Peruvian Andes polymetallic properties often contain multiple commodity targets (copper, gold, zinc) within the same concession — use distinct colored polygon fill or point symbols per target type and include a simple legend that links each color to the mineralization style shown in your NI 43-101 or JORC technical report.

Recommended Settings for Peru

Basemap: Light or Satellite
Design theme: Investor — Navy & White
Export format: PNG at 2× for investor presentations, PDF (Letter or A4) for JORC Code / NI 43-101 reports
Coordinate system: Ensure source data is in WGS84 (EPSG:4326)

Common Use Cases in Peru

Exploration news releases
NI 43-101 technical reports
Investor day presentations
Analyst briefings

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format do I need for Peru mineral claims data?

Peru mineral claims boundaries are available from INGEMMET Mining Cadastre and can typically be downloaded as Shapefiles or KML. Convert these to GeoJSON at mapshaper.org before importing into Exploration Maps.

Who regulates mineral claims in Peru?

Mineral claims in Peru are regulated by the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM). All tenure and claims data can be queried through INGEMMET Mining Cadastre.

What minerals are typically mapped in Peru?

Peru is known for its copper, gold, silver, zinc deposits. Key producing and exploration-stage properties include Las Bambas, Cerro Verde, Antamina. The main mining districts are Southern Andes, Central Andes, Cajamarca.

Can I export a Peru drill results map for a JORC Code / NI 43-101 report?

Yes. Exploration Maps exports PNG and PDF at 2–3× pixel ratio, suitable for inclusion in JORC Code / NI 43-101 technical reports as required figures. The export includes north arrow, scale bar, legend, and title block — all standard map elements required for JORC Code / NI 43-101 compliance.