A gold mining company in Pataz, Peru, reported an attack on its administrative offices using explosives. The incident, which occurred at the Santa María production unit in the La Libertad region, resulted in injuries to two workers. Unknown individuals allegedly threw a backpack containing explosives at the facilities, causing damage to the installations. The mining company, Minera Poderosa, has filed a formal complaint regarding the attack. Authorities have initiated an investigation to identify the perpetrators and determine the motives behind the incident. This is not the first reported attack against the company’s operations in the area, raising concerns about security in the region. The extent of the damage is currently being assessed, and production at the Santa María unit may be affected.