The President of the 12th International Congress of Prospectors and Explorers (proEXPLO 2021), Enrique Garay, said that the event is an enriching space for the exchange of knowledge, where not only the main advances in innovation applied to the exploration activity will be shown, but also the progress of leading exploration projects in the country.

"We believe that proEXPLO 2021 is an excellent platform and a great opportunity to put on the agenda the true importance of our explorations, which are the foundation of our mining industry. Today, more than ever, it is important to reinforce the message of the fundamental role that our mining industry will play in facing the crisis aggravated by the pandemic and, above all, to take advantage of this new scenario of attractive mineral prices", emphasized Eng. Enrique Garay.

At the beginning of his presentation, the President of proEXPLO 2021 offered moving words to all the Peruvians who have fallen victim to this pandemic. "We would like to remember in a brief tribute to all those who died during the pandemic, especially the 25 geologists who worked in the exploration industry and whose passing has left a void in our industry", said Eng. Enrique Garay.

According to the organizers, during the five days of congress, 60 technical papers will be presented virtually and have been grouped into three thematic areas: Innovation in Mining Exploration, Economic Geology and From Discovery to Mine.

"Similarly, we will hold two sessions dedicated to junior mining companies and private exploration projects. The objective is for each of the invited companies to explain their exploration strategies and business plans," said Garay.

On the virtual platform, visitors will also have the opportunity to enter the "Exhibition Fair" through which they will be able to network at all levels.

Also, in this new edition, proEXPLO will offer the round table "Peru on the road to CRIRSCO" with the participation of the Vice President of CRIRSCO, the three Latin American members (Brazil, Colombia and Chile) and a representative for Peru.

In this regard, Garay said that once Peru is in CRIRSCO, Peruvian geologists will be able to subscribe reports on their exploration work for the different stock exchanges in the world.