【利馬訊】
在全球能源轉型的浪潮中，礦產資源已成為各國國防與高科技產業的戰略核心。本週，加拿大與秘魯正式簽署了一份具有里程碑意義的合作備忘錄（MOU），旨在深化雙方在關鍵礦產及永續採礦領域的聯繫。這項協議不僅鞏固了加拿大作為秘魯第二大採礦投資國的地位，更展現了加拿大外交官如何透過專業背景與國際視野，在全球經貿賽局中為國家爭取優勢。
一、 駐秘魯大使 Ieraci：工程師背景的外交旗手
此次協議的關鍵推手是加拿大駐秘魯大使 Jean-Dominique Ieraci。他並非傳統文科出身的外交官，而是於 1992 年畢業於蒙特婁理工學院（École Polytechnique de Montréal）的工業工程師。這種強調「專案管理」與「系統優化」的邏輯思維，讓他處理複雜的礦業協議時更具優勢。
Ieraci 先生的外交生涯已超過 30 年，足跡遍及敘利亞、韓國、法國、墨西哥與新加坡。在 2025 年轉任利馬之前，他曾兩度派駐新加坡，並在擔任高級專員期間，將加星雙邊貿易額推升至每年 20 億加幣以上。他對數位經濟、網路安全以及清潔技術的洞察力，使他能精準對接秘魯豐富的礦產資源與加拿大先進的採礦技術。
二、 外交世家：與妻子聯手推動加拿大價值
在專業形象之外，Ieraci 大使的家庭生活也充滿了「外交色彩」。他的妻子 Chantal Chastenay 夫人同樣是一位傑出的資深外交官，曾擔任加拿大駐越南大使。這對外交連袂（Diplomatic Couple）在國際社群中極富盛名，兩人共同育有三名子女。這種家庭背景讓他在派駐不同國家時，能更敏銳地觀察當地的社會結構與文化差異。他在簽署儀式上感性表示，這份備忘錄不僅是技術合作，更是為了「為下一代低碳未來，培養所需的專業技術型勞動力」。
三、 數據說話：秘魯為何對加拿大至關重要？
根據加拿大商務專員服務局（Trade Commissioner Service）的權威數據，秘魯在全球礦產版圖中佔據舉足輕重的地位：
•銅與鋅： 產量位居世界第二。
•白銀： 產量位居全球第三。
•黃金： 產量在拉丁美洲排名第二。
目前，共有 67 家加拿大小型勘探公司（junior exploration outfits）與大型採礦企業在秘魯運營，持有的資產價值高達 112 億加幣（約 81 億美元）。面對如此龐大的既有資產，簽署一項正式的供應鏈協議，對保障加拿大企業的利益至關重要。
四、 擴張戰略：從雙邊合作到 G7 聯盟
這份協議並非孤立的行動，而是加拿大全球資源戰略的一部分。自 2025 年夏季以來，加拿大已與全球夥伴簽署了 21 份類似的合作協議。這些努力促成了「G7 關鍵礦產生產聯盟」的成立。
奧塔瓦當局指出，該聯盟在不到六個月的時間內，已為各類採礦項目釋出了 185 億美元的資本。加拿大自然資源部在 3 月 18 日的新聞稿中明確表示，希望藉此推動礦產追溯技術、脫碳解決方案，並建立更完善的監管框架與社會環境最佳實踐。
五、 結論：邁向低碳未來的夥伴關係
對於秘魯而言，這份協議有望吸引更多資金投入其國內 60 多個待開發的採礦項目；對於加拿大而言，這則是確保國防、先進製造及清潔技術供應鏈安全的重要一步。正如 Ieraci 大使所言，這項合作將帶動兩國在創新與負責任資源開發上的雙贏。
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Strategic Vision and Diplomatic Precision: Behind the Canada-Peru Critical Minerals Agreement 20260323
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Amid the global surge toward energy transition, mineral resources have become the strategic core of national defense and high-tech industries. This week, Canada and Peru officially signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen cooperation in critical minerals and sustainable mining. This agreement not only solidifies Canada’s position as the second-largest mining investor in Peru but also showcases how Canadian diplomats leverage professional expertise and global vision to secure advantages in the international economic arena.
I. Ambassador Ieraci: A Diplomatic Leader with an Engineering Edge
The key architect behind this agreement is Canada’s Ambassador to Peru, Jean-Dominique Ieraci. Unlike many traditional diplomats from humanities backgrounds, Mr. Ieraci graduated in 1992 from the École Polytechnique de Montréal as an Industrial Engineer, specializing in project management. This logical framework—emphasizing system optimization and project execution—gives him a distinct advantage when navigating complex multi-billion-dollar mining protocols.
With a career spanning over 30 years, Mr. Ieraci’s diplomatic footprint covers Syria, South Korea, France, Mexico, and Singapore. Before his 2025 appointment to Lima, he served two tours in Singapore. During his tenure as High Commissioner, he successfully drove bilateral trade between Canada and Singapore to over $2 billion CAD annually. His deep insights into the digital economy, cybersecurity, and clean technology have allowed him to precisely align Peru’s vast mineral wealth with Canada’s advanced mining expertise.
II. A Diplomatic Family: Championing Canadian Values
Beyond his professional persona, Ambassador Ieraci’s personal life is equally “diplomatic.” His wife, Mdm Chantal Chastenay, is also a highly distinguished senior diplomat who previously served as Canada’s Ambassador to Vietnam. This “Diplomatic Power Couple” is well-known in international circles and shares three children. This family background has allowed him to observe social structures and cultural nuances with great sensitivity throughout his global postings. At the signing ceremony, he noted that this MOU is more than a technical deal; it is about “building the skilled workforce needed for a low-carbon future” for the next generation.
III. The Numbers Speak: Why Peru is Vital to Canada
According to authoritative data from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, Peru holds a dominant position on the global mineral map:
•Copper and Zinc: Ranked 2nd in the world in production.
•Silver: Ranked 3rd globally.
•Gold: Ranked 2nd in Latin America for output.
Currently, 67 Canadian junior exploration outfits and major mining firms operate in Peru, holding assets valued at $11.2 billion CAD (approx. $8.1 billion USD). Given this massive existing footprint, formalizing a supply chain agreement is essential to safeguarding Canadian corporate interests and ensuring resource security.
IV. Global Expansion: From Bilateral Ties to the G7 Alliance
This agreement is not an isolated move but a piece of Canada’s broader global resource strategy. Since the summer of 2025, Canada has signed 21 similar collaboration agreements with global partners. these efforts culminated in the creation of the G7 Critical Minerals Production Alliance.
Ottawa has noted that this alliance released $18.5 billion USD in capital for mining projects in less than six months. A news release from Natural Resources Canada on March 18 explicitly stated that the government aims to use these partnerships to drive mineral traceability, decarbonization solutions, and establish better regulatory frameworks alongside socio-environmental best practices.
V. Conclusion: A Partnership for a Low-Carbon Future
For Peru, this agreement promises to attract further investment into its 60+ pending mining development projects. For Canada, it is a vital step toward securing the supply chains required for defense, advanced manufacturing, and clean technologies. As Ambassador Ieraci stated, this collaboration will foster a win-win scenario for innovation and responsible resource development in both nations.