What Instituto de Ingenieros de Minas del Perú does

Instituto de Ingenieros de Minas del Perú (IIMP) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1943 in Lima, Peru, that represents mining engineers and the broader Peruvian mining sector. Its core offerings center on industry convening and knowledge dissemination: it organizes PERUMIN (Latin America's leading mining convention, which drew over 65,000 visits in its 37th edition), proEXPLO (the principal Latin American mining exploration congress), GESS (International Forum on Social Management and Sustainability), the weekly Jueves Minero conference series, and the 27th World Mining Congress held in Lima in 2026 with over 5,500 participants from 55 countries. Supporting programs include the PERUMIN Hub open-innovation platform (with 140 applications from 14 countries), the Mentoring Program, Cantera de Talentos, specialized courses, the Turimin technical visit program, and the Bolsa de Trabajo job board. IIMP also publishes Revista MINERÍA (since May 1952) and the Semáforo Minero weekly bulletin, and issues new products such as the Sello PERUMIN gender-equity certification and the Guía de Equidad para el Sector Minero.

IIMP serves three primary segments: individual mining professionals (engineers, geologists, and technical specialists), mining and supplier companies (over 200 adhering members including Sandvik, ENAEX, ABB, Scania, Epiroc, ENGIE Energía Perú, Teck's Zafranal, Famesa Explosivos, and NTT Data), and students/young professionals developed through scholarships, the Premio Nacional de Minería Escolar competition, and talent programs. The organization is governed by a Consejo Directivo led by President Juan Carlos Ortiz and General Manager Gustavo De Vinatea, and operates from a headquarters at Calle Los Canarios 155-157 in La Molina, Lima, with a regional Seccional in Piura. It is formally recognized as a collaborating entity of the Ministerio de Energía y Minas (MINEM).

IIMP generates revenue through five streams: recurring membership dues from professionals and adhering companies; event sponsorship, exhibitor fees, and registration across PERUMIN, proEXPLO, GESS, WMC, and weekly conferences; subscription and advertising revenue from Revista MINERÍA and Semáforo Minero; venue rental of its La Molina facilities; and fees from specialized courses and professional development programs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The organization is independent and member-governed, with no private equity, venture capital, or parent company, and operates as a horizontal platform serving the full Peruvian mining value chain rather than a vertically integrated technology provider.

Name

Instituto de Ingenieros de Minas del Perú

Legal name

Instituto de Ingenieros de Minas del Perú

Website

https://iimp.org.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Instituto de Ingenieros de Minas del Perú (IIMP) is a non-profit professional mining association founded in 1943 in Lima, Peru, serving mining engineers, mining companies, and students through major events like PERUMIN and the World Mining Congress, publications, professional development, and industry advocacy.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Professional membership fees for engineers and mining professionals affiliated with the institute
2. Event sponsorship and registration: Revenue from PERUMIN convention, proEXPLO congress, GESS events, and various conferences including sponsorship, exhibitor fees, and registration
3. Publication sales: Revista MINERÍA publication and other mining industry publications
4. Venue rental: Facility rental services (Alquiler de ambientes) for events and corporate activities
5. Professional development programs: Revenue from specialized courses, mentoring program, and talent development initiatives

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

IIMP is a non-profit professional mining association that serves Peru's mining engineers and companies through industry events (PERUMIN, proEXPLO, GESS, World Mining Congress, weekly Jueves Minero conferences), publications (Revista MINERÍA since 1952, Semáforo Minero bulletin), professional development programs (specialized courses, Turimin technical visits, Mentoring Program, Cantera de Talentos), innovation initiatives (PERUMIN Hub), a job board (Bolsa de Trabajo), recognition programs (Sello PERUMIN, Premio Nacional de Minería Escolar), and venue rental services.

Product overview

IIMP operates as a professional mining institute offering a comprehensive portfolio of events, publications, professional development programs, and innovation initiatives for the mining sector. The core portfolio includes PERUMIN (Latin America's leading mining convention), proEXPLO (mining exploration congress), the weekly Jueves Minero conference series, and the GESS (International Social Management and Sustainability Encounter). Supporting programs include the PERUMIN Hub innovation platform with 'Innovaciones que despegan' and 'Jóvenes que Transforman' initiatives, the Mentoring Program and Cantera de Talentos for talent development, and the Revista MINERÍA (published since 1952) and Semáforo Minero publications. Additional offerings include the Sello PERUMIN equity certification, the Guía de Equidad practical guide, Premio Nacional de Minería Escolar competition, specialized courses, Turimin technical visits, job board, business breakfasts, and webinars. The 2026 World Mining Congress marked a significant international event. IIMP functions as an industry association rather than a technology software company, with offerings focused on professional development, knowledge dissemination, networking, and innovation promotion rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PERUMIN: The largest mining convention in Latin America, held periodically in Arequipa, Peru.
• proEXPLO
• GESS
• PERUMIN Hub
• Revista MINERÍA
• Jueves Minero
• Semáforo Minero
• Programa Mentoring
• Cantera de Talentos

Products and services

• PERUMIN The leading mining convention in Latin America and one of the most important globally; brings together mining industry leaders, companies, academics, and government officials to discuss trends, innovations, and the future of mining.
• proEXPLO The most important mining exploration event in Latin America, featuring technical presentations, research, and innovation in mineral exploration.
• Jueves Minero Traditional weekly conference series featuring expert presentations on mining topics, technical discussions, and industry updates.
• GESS - Encuentro Internacional de Gestión Social y Sostenibilidad International forum dedicated to promoting knowledge exchange among social-management professionals, focusing on sustainable development and social responsibility in mining.
• Revista MINERÍA Official publication of IIMP, serving as an instrument for disseminating the latest technology and scientific advances in mining, as well as institutional and national/foreign mining information; published weekly and monthly.
• PERUMIN Hub Open-innovation program that connects mining challenges with innovative solutions from startups, researchers, and entrepreneurs; includes initiatives like 'Innovaciones que despegan' and 'Jóvenes que Transforman'.
• Programa Mentoring Mentoring program that connects experienced mining professionals with students and recent graduates for professional development over six months through virtual sessions.
• Cantera de Talentos para la Minería Program that strengthens training of future mining professionals through master classes and learning spaces with recognized specialists.
• World Mining Congress (WMC) 27th edition of the World Mining Congress held in Peru, bringing together over 5,500 participants from 55 countries to discuss the future of mining.
• Semáforo Minero Weekly digital publication providing updates on mining-sector developments, policy changes, and industry news.
• Premio Nacional de Minería Escolar Competition for school students that brings together participants from public and private schools nationwide to strengthen knowledge about responsible mining and its contribution to Peru's economic, social, and environmental development.
• Desayuno Empresarial Exclusive networking event where company executives present their projects, strategies, and perspectives to the mining community.
• Cursos Especializados Professional development courses focused on mining-sector topics for members and the general public interested in understanding the sector's development.
• Turimin Technical visit program to mining operations and facilities for professional development and knowledge exchange.
• Bolsa de Trabajo Job board connecting mining companies with qualified professionals seeking employment opportunities in the sector.
• Encuentros Mineros Technical dialogue events addressing how digital tools and technologies (including artificial intelligence and immersive technologies) are transforming mining operations.
• Diálogos Mineros Discussion forum for mining-sector stakeholders to exchange perspectives on key industry topics.
• Webinars Online seminar series enabling remote participation in mining industry discussions and presentations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,500 participants from 55 countries attended WMC 2026 organized by IIMP
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alta Ley (Chile)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Chilean mining innovation organization as strategic ally for PERUMIN Hub, collaborating on international innovation ecosystem development
• Centro Nacional de Pilotaje (Chile)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Chilean National Piloting Center as strategic partner for mining innovation and technology development
• Austmine (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Australian mining technology association as international partner for PERUMIN Hub innovation ecosystem
• CEMI (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Canadian Mining Innovation Organization as international partner for PERUMIN Hub
• MinJust / GIZ / CEPAL / BMZ / EUcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025International cooperation project (MinJust) funded by German Federal Ministry and EU, implemented by GIZ and CEPAL, supporting PERUMIN Hub innovation and internationalization
• AHK Chile y AHK PerúminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025German Chambers of Commerce in Chile and Peru collaborating on mining innovation delegation to Germany
• Ministerio de Energía y Minas (MINEM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry as collaborating entity, working with IIMP on mining policy, regulation, and industry development initiatives including WMC 2026 declaration of national interest
• Hub de Innovación Minera del Perú (Hub)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeruvian Mining Innovation Hub as co-organizer of PERUMIN Hub innovation program, jointly developing innovation ecosystem for mining sector

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Consejo Minero de Chile: Chile's mining industry council representing major mining companies. Comparable in role as industry convener and advocacy body for the largest mining economy in Latin America.
• Austmine: Australian mining equipment, technology, and services association. A strategic partner of IIMP via PERUMIN Hub and directly comparable as a mining innovation ecosystem builder.
• Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME): US-based professional society serving mining engineers with membership, technical publications, and the annual MINEXCHANGE conference — comparable scope and offerings to IIMP.
• AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, a long-established professional body for mining engineers with membership, publications, and major conferences — structurally identical to IIMP.
• Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM): Canada's premier mining professional society offering membership, publications, conferences, and professional development — a direct functional analog to IIMP in a different geography.
• Sociedad Nacional de Minería, Petróleo y Energía (SNMPE): Peru's other major mining industry association, covering mining, petroleum, and energy. Overlaps with IIMP on mining advocacy, events, and member services within the same Peruvian market.

Emerging players

• Alta Ley (Chile): Chilean mining innovation organization and IIMP strategic ally for PERUMIN Hub. Comparable focus on open innovation ecosystems linking startups with mining incumbents.
• CEMI (Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation): Canadian mining innovation organization partnered with IIMP for PERUMIN Hub. Comparable mission driving technology adoption and R&D collaboration in the mining sector.

Broad incumbents

• International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM): Global mining industry body focused on sustainable development and ESG standards. Overlaps with IIMP's GESS forum and sustainability advocacy work at an international level.

Regional players

• Cámara Minera de México (CAMIMEX): Mexico's national mining chamber representing mining companies. Functions as the Mexican counterpart for industry advocacy and representation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/IIMPOficial
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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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