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Drill Results Map — Peru

To create a drill results map for Peru, import your PE claims or data as GeoJSON, assign the appropriate layer role for automatic styling, set the Light or Satellite basemap, and export as PNG or PDF. The entire process takes 15–30 minutes with no GIS experience required.

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.

What is a Drill Results Map?

A drill results map plots the collar locations of completed drill holes alongside key assay results — typically highest-grade intercept, hole depth, and azimuth. It is the standard figure included in exploration news releases and is scrutinized by investors and analysts to understand the spatial distribution of mineralization.

How to Create a Drill Results Map for Peru

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

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.