The Last Five Years

Some of the most important changes are the ones that happened just over the last ridge. The Last Five Years is our look at Colombian mining 2021 to 2026, year by year: the policy shifts, the capital raised, the resources defined, the production numbers and the deals that reshaped the sector.

What we cover

• Policy and government: the changes in direction and what they meant in practice.
• Capital raised: how and where money flowed into Colombian exploration.
• Resources and studies: the projects that grew, matured or stalled.
• Production: how output changed across the major operations.
• Deals: mergers, acquisitions, partnerships and changes in ownership.

Why the recent past matters

Most of today’s Colombian mining stocks were shaped by decisions made in these years. If you’re new to the sector, this is the quickest way to understand how the current landscape came together. If you’ve been following along, it’s a handy refresher with the sources in one place. Every figure we use is checked against filings, official data or reputable reporting, and linked.

For the longer view, see Modern Exploration. For what’s happening now, read our Colombian mining news and the weekly Government & Policy Report. To see where each company stands today, open the company tracker.