Overview
Cerro de Pasco has been a rich mining hub since pre-colonial times, famed for its pure silver during Spanish rule. After Peru's independence, it produced most of the nation's silver and became one of its most advanced cities. In 1902, U.S. investors launched the Cerro de Pasco Corporation, creating South America's largest enterprise.
By the 1950s, it shifted to open-pit mining, focusing on base metals like zinc and lead. Nationalized in 1973, the mine declined under state control due to poor planning and environmental neglect, eventually being reprivatized in the late 1990s.
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The Pasco Story: A Legacy of Mining and Innovation
Discover the remarkable journey of Cerro de Pasco, a mining powerhouse that shaped Peru's industrial landscape for over a century. Through stunning visuals, historical insights, and rare archival materials, "Cerro de Pasco: The Greatest Investment of the XXth Century" brings to life the evolution of one of the world's most significant mining regions.
What You'll Explore in This Interactive Book:
- The Spanish discovery of Cerro de Pasco's rich silver deposits
- The rise of the Cerro de Pasco Corporation and U.S. investment
- The construction of railways, smelters, and industrial infrastructure
- The transition from private ownership to nationalization and beyond
- Rare historical photographs and firsthand accounts
Be part of history. Explore how Cerro de Pasco became a defining force in Peru's mining industry.