Quito exploration began in 2016 which revealed the area to be rich in Gold and Silver deposits. In 2018, 3P Minerals successfully negotiated a deal to acquire a small plot in Cotogchoa, an otherwise untouched area. Since mining began in early 2019, operations in Cotogchoa have tripled in geographical size. 3P Minerals is now the largest employer in the area.
Thanks to the idea terrain and weather conditions in the Quito region, 3P Minerals believe they can continue expanding operations for decades to come.