Intellectual Property in the Mining Industry – Beyond trademarks: know-how, industrial secrets and technological innovation as strategic assets of the extractive sector.
1. The Mining Transformation The global mining industry is undergoing one of the most profound technological revolutions in its history. The pressure to reduce costs, minimize environmental impact and ensure the extraction of critical minerals has triggered a race for innovation: machinery automation, optimized leaching processes, three-dimensional geological models and environmental remediation technologies. According to […]
Daniela Vargas Mendoza
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Labor Law Reform – Reduction of the work week to 40 hours
After months of extensive discussions in Congress, on March 3, 2026, a decree was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation reforming sections IV and XI article 123(A) of the Constitution of the United Mexican States to reduce the working week to 40 hours. This reform represents a historic change in the Mexican labor […]
ALN Abogados Advised Silverco Mining on the Strategic Acquisition of Minera La Negra
ALN Mining Law acted as legal advisor to Silverco Mining Ltd. in connection with its proposed acquisition of Nuevo Silver Inc., which has successfully completed the purchase of 100% of the Minera La Negra, a producing silver mine located in Querétaro, Mexico. This transaction represents a significant strategic step in strengthening and expanding mining assets […]
Plan Mexico 2030: Interview with Joel Gonzalez in Líder Legal
Our partner Joel Gonzalez was interviewed by Lider Legal, where he analyzed the scope of the new regulatory pillars of Mexico’s mining policy within the framework of Plan México 2030, and their impact on legal certainty for investments in the sector. During the interview, he noted that legal certainty is no longer limited to the […]
The new regulatory pillars of mining policy in Mexico under the Mexico Plan 2030
The administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has outlined the “Second Tier of the Fourth Transformation” under the principles of Mexican humanism, which prioritizes social welfare and national sovereignty. In this context, what is known as Plan México has emerged—a strategy presented by the President on January 13, 2025, aimed at achieving equitable and sustainable […]
ALN Mining Law Firm Advises on Transformational Mining Transaction in Mexico: Silverco Acquires Nuevo Silver Inc. and the La Negra Mine
We are pleased to announce that ALN Mining Law Firm acted as key legal advisor in the strategic transaction whereby Silverco Mining Ltd. (TSXV: SICO, “Silverco”) entered into a binding letter dated January 19, 2026, to acquire Nuevo Silver Inc. (“Nuevo Silver”), including its recent acquisition of 100% of the producing La Negra Silver Mine […]
ALN advises Vizsla Silver Corp on recent transaction in Mexico
ALN had the privilege of advising Vizsla Silver Corp. (TSX: VZLA, NYSE: VZLA, Frankfurt: 0G3) on its recent transaction to acquire ten mining claims totaling 2,378 hectares from Minera Fresnillo S.A. de C.V., a subsidiary of Fresnillo plc. This deal, announced on December 18, 2025, from Vancouver, strengthens Vizsla Silver’s strategic position in the highly […]
New general water law and reform to the national water law
On December 11, 2025, a Decree was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation that issued the General Water Law and reformed the National Water Law, marking a paradigm shift in the regulation and management of water in Mexico. This reform responds to the national water crisis and redefines water as a human right […]
ALN advises Vizsla Silver Corp on key due diligence process for US$300 million financing
Vizsla Silver Corp, a Canadian mineral exploration and development company, announced the successful closing of its offering of 5.00% convertible senior unsecured notes due 2031, for an aggregate principal amount of US$300 million, including an additional option exercised by purchasers for US$50 million. In this important process, ALN provided specialized legal advice on due diligence, […]
