Lupaka Gold Reaches Settlement with Peru Over Arbitration Award

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In a move reflecting significant progress for mining entities operating in Latin America, Lupaka Gold Corp. has accepted settlement terms proposed by the Peruvian government. Under the agreement, Peru's Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) will pay 70% of the ICSID Arbitration Award value to the company. This acceptance follows a proposal letter dated July 21, 2026, aimed at resolving the outstanding legal dispute stemming from an award announced in July 2025.

The settlement terms cover 70% of the award including accrued interest, involving coordination between Peru's Ministry of Energy and Mines and the Ministry of the Interior. According to reports, this agreement marks a major step toward securing substantial cash proceeds for the company from its legal victory. The resolution of this arbitration is viewed as a positive development for the firm's balance sheet and overall financial stability.

Investors are also monitoring broader economic conditions following the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on July 29, 2026, to maintain interest rates at 3.75%, which remains a key factor for sentiment in the global mining sector.