This week’s Editor’s Pick focuses on Element79 Gold Corp.’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its social license to operate in Chachas, Arequipa. The company recently submitted formal proposals to local authorities and is coordinating with the regional Energy and Mines office to establish a working group involving community leaders and associations. With plans to introduce new technologies and formalize land-use agreements, Minas Lucero is becoming a test case for how junior mining firms can align investment with inclusive development strategies in rural Peru.