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[^2]\n\nThe Colombian mining sector argues that it must communicate its positive achievements to dispel myths held by the Colombian public regarding daily mining processes. [^3]\n\nGold represented 54.8% of mining exports, but its international price averaged US$4,073.92 per troy ounce in July after completing five consecutive months of decline. [^4]\n\nMining exports of the eleven main products totaled $7.303 billion in the first half of the year, representing nearly a 50% increase compared to the previous year. [^5]\n\nRoyalty revenue collection dropped from $9.19 trillion in 2023 to $4.02 trillion in 2025, and the sector's weight in the national economy decreased from 1.30% in 2021 to 1.01% last year. [^6]\n\nNariño reported that foreign direct investment in the sector fell by 88% during the previous four-year term. [^7]\n\nThe ACM president argued that the state must accelerate licensing processes for projects in advanced exploration stages to restore investor confidence. [^8]\n\nJuan Camilo Nariño claimed that approximately 97% of Colombia's territory remains geologically unexplored. [^9]\n\nThe Colombian Mining Association (ACM) estimated that favorable conditions would attract $350 million annually for exploration. [^10]\n\nThe Colombian Mining Association (ACM) estimated that improving legal and fiscal conditions could unlock $4.7 trillion for mine construction. [^11]\n\nAlejandro Castañeda initially dismissed the possibility of a blackout in Colombia for 2026, stating that the immediate risk is not present. 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