ILO Convention 176: What Does Mexico’s Recent Ratification Mean for Mining Companies?
On June 6, 2026, the Government of Mexico deposited with the International Labour Organization (ILO) the instrument of ratification of Convention No. 176 on Safety and Health in Mines, one of the leading international instruments governing mine safety and occupational health. Pursuant to Article 18 of the Convention, it will enter into force for Mexico […]
ALN Advised Heliostar Metals on a Strategic Asset Transaction with Zacatecas Silver in Mexico
ALN Mining Law Firm advised Heliostar Metals Ltd. in connection with the completion of an option agreement with Zacatecas Silver Corp., under which Zacatecas Silver has the right to acquire a 100% interest in certain early-stage exploration projects located in Mexico. The transaction involves the Cumaro, La Lola, Oso Negro, and Ejutla projects, which form […]
ALN Advised Vizsla Royalties on US$240 Million Strategic Transaction with Elemental Royalty
ALN Mining Law Firm advised Vizsla Royalties Corp. (TSX-V: VROY) in connection with a definitive agreement with Elemental Royalty Corporation (TSX: ELE; NASDAQ: ELE), pursuant to which Elemental will acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Vizsla Royalties in a transaction valued at approximately US$240 million. The transaction marks a strategic milestone for both companies. […]
Mining Development Trust Program 2026–2030
On May 13, 2026, the Institutional Program of the Mining Development Trust (FIFOMI) was published in the Federal Official Gazette, a significant update that redefines the operational and programmatic focus of this institution. This program is aimed at strengthening financing, training, and technical assistance for the national mining sector and its value chain. The new […]
ALN Mining Law Firm Successfully Advised Silverco Mining on the Definitive Agreement to Acquire Nuevo Silver Inc.
Canadian mining company Silverco Mining Ltd. announced the execution of a definitive share exchange agreement to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Nuevo Silver Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately CAD$168 million, pursuant to which Nuevo Silver Inc. will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverco. As part of the transaction, Nuevo Silver […]
Mining permits, Concessions and the Road Ahead, Mining permits, interview with Joel González in Mexico Business
In a recent interview, our partner Joel González shared his insights on the current landscape of Mexico’s mining industry, addressing the key regulatory challenges, evolving government priorities, and legal developments shaping the future of mining projects across the country. Throughout the conversation, Joel explored relevant topics including the federal government’s new mining policy, changes in […]
Denial of Rights under the USMCA: Lessons from the Minera Camino Rojo Case
On March 26, 2026, Mexican and U.S. authorities released the final determination issued by the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) panel in the Minera Camino Rojo case (MEX-USA-2024-31A-02). In 2024, the United States triggered the mechanism after determining that a denial of the rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining was occurring at the […]
Critical minerals and T-MEC: strategic implications for the mining industry in Mexico
The recent announcement of a critical minerals cooperation plan between Mexico and the United States is a particularly relevant development for the mining industry. Far from being a merely declarative instrument, this agreement reflects a structural change in the way mineral resources are conceived, not only as productive inputs, but as strategic assets linked to […]
Mexico’s Emerging Water Governance Regime: Why Mining Companies Should Pay Attention to the 2026 PEAS Program
Mexico’s evolving water governance framework is rapidly becoming one of the most consequential regulatory variables affecting the mining sector. On March 3, 2026, the federal government published in the Official Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación) the Operational Guidelines for the Water and Sanitation Incentive Program (Programa de Estímulos de Agua y Saneamiento – PEAS) […]
Mexico – North America Mining Policy
Executive Summary February 2026 marked a significant inflection point for Mexico’s mining policy environment within the broader North American geopolitical and trade architecture. Three concurrent developments — (i) the recent cancellation of 1,126 mining concessions, (ii) the announcement of a U.S.–Mexico Critical Minerals Action Plan, and (iii) the launch of a Mexico–Canada strategic economic minerals […]
