INGEMMET
Peruvian scientific and management agency
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The Instituto Geológico Minero y Metalúrgico (INGEMMET) is a Peruvian scientific and management agency part of the Ministry of Energy and Mines.[1] It is devoted to the study of the mineral resources, geology of Peru and the regulation of mineral rights in that country.[1]
FormedDecember 5, 1978
Preceding agencies
- Instituto de Geología y Minería (INGEOMIN)
- Instituto Científico y Tecnológico Minero (INCITEMI)
JurisdictionPeru
| Instituto Geológico Minero y Metalúrgico | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | December 5, 1978 |
| Preceding agencies |
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| Jurisdiction | Peru |
| Headquarters | Lima, Peru |
| Website | portal |
Volcano surveillance
Observatorio Vulcanológico INGEMMET (OVI) is the division of INGEMMET in charge of the study of volcanic activity and potential hazards due to that activity.[2]