15th INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF PROSPECTORS AND EXPLORERS

PROMOTING DISCOVERY FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

May, 4–6, 2026

Venue: Jockey Exhibition Center

About proEXPLO 2026

Due to its interesting conference program and the high quality of the invited speakers, the International Congress of PROspectors and EXPLOrers - proEXPLO has become one of the main geological-mining meetings in Latin America and a mandatory meeting for companies and professionals working in exploration.

Activities

Conference Programs

Short Courses

Master Lectures

Concurso Internacional de Estudiantes

Activities leading up to proEXPLO 2026

Core Shack

Field Trips

Interactive Exhibit

News

Global Case Studies on Copper and Gold Mineralization to Shape the Agenda at proEXPLO 2026

Alan Wilson’s keynote lecture will provide attendees with field-applicable criteria, particularly in regions with potential for discoveries linked to potassic magmatism.

Mergers and Acquisitions Worth US$60 Billion Accelerate Mining Consolidation in the Region

The rally in copper and gold prices is driving a new wave of corporate consolidation in South America, while Peru has increased its exploration investment by 41% and seeks to capitalize on the new cycle of critical minerals, said Adán Pino, president of proEXPLO 2026.

Each Operating Mine Is an Opportunity to Close Gaps and Generate Sustainable Development

The past president of proEXPLO, Miguel Cardozo, notes that the global copper deficit and historically high prices reinforce the opportunity for the country to turn its vast geological potential into sustainable growth.

proEXPLO 2026: “Mineral Exploration in South America Is Growing at a Moderate but Steady Pace”

Fernando Rivera, a member of the proEXPLO 2026 Technical Committee, notes that regulatory certainty and technology are key to accelerating new discoveries in the region.