Security and growth: 2026 priorities in mining according to Marcelo Ebrard
This November 19th, the XXXVI International Mining Congress and Exhibit commenced in Acapulco city, Guerrero. This event being considered as the biggest mining summit in Mexico, organized by Asociación de Ingenieros de Minas, Metalurgistas y Geólogos de México. The event featured prominent authorities from the sector, including Rubén del Pozo, president of the AIMMGM; Pedro Rivero, president […]
Recognized by Legal 500 – 2026 Latin America
On October 22nd, ALN Mining Law Firm was honored as one of the leading law firms in mining practice, according to the 2026 edition of Legal 500 for Latin America. Individually, our Managing Partner, Lic. Joel Antonio González Labrado, was recognized as a Leading Partner in mining law; Lic. Francisco Javier Andujo Tarango was highlighted as a Next Generation Partner; and Lic. David […]
ALN advises Samsung C&T on Prepaid Offtake Financing Facility
At ALN abogados, we successfully advised Samsung C&T in structuring and negotiating a Prepaid Offtake Financing Facility, a mechanism through which Samsung finances in advance the purchase of mineral concentrates. The operation, with a total amount of US$7 million, will allow Silver Storm Mining Ltd. to rehabilitate and develop its La Parrilla mine, including the […]
ALN Mining Law Firm advises Silverco Mining on RTO with Quetzal Copper
We’re proud to have acted as lead legal counsel in Mexico to Silverco Mining in connection with its Reverse Takeover (RTO) of Quetzal Copper Corp., marking a key step in Silverco Mining´s transformation into a publicly listed silver producer company. This transaction strengthens Silverco Mining´s platform for growth on its flagship fully owned Cusi silver […]
The reform to the Amparo Law enters into effect
On october 16, 2025, a decree was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation amending and adding several provisions to the Amparo Law, the Federal Tax Code and the Organic Law of the Federal Court of Administrative Justice. As to the changes specified in the note published by our associate Mr. David Almeida Madrid, […]
Reform of the Amparo Law 2025 in Mexico (Constitutional challenge)
On September 15, 2025, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum presented to the Senate a draft decree reforming and amending the Amparo Law, the Federal Tax Code, and the Organic Law of the Federal Administrative Court. The Senate approved the reform of the Amparo Law on October 1, 2025. Although the ruling was approved in general terms, […]
Reform of National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and New General Water Law (Ley General de Aguas)
On Monday, September 29 and October 1, the Federal Executive Power presented their reform proposals to National Water Law and issue the new General Water Law. This proposal is yet another attempt to respond to the water crisis facing the Mexican country and to clarify a legal framework that prioritizes water as a human right […]
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NOM-017-STPS-2024 Comes into effect Personal protective equipment in workplaces
This week, Mexican Official Standard NOM-017-STPS-2024, Personal Protective Equipment – Selection, Use, and Handling in Workplaces, was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on March 28, 2025, which replaces NOM-101-STPS-1994 and the previous version of NOM-017 from 2008 published by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare. Key changes in this new NOM […]
Non-Retroactivity of Laws under the Fifth Transitory Article of the Decree Amending the Mining Law
On August 29, 2025, case law 1a./J. 218/2025 (11a.) was published, issued by the First Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico, wherein it was recognized that the Fifth Transitory Article of the Decree amending the Mining Law does not violate the constitutional principle of non-retroactivity of laws. It must first be recalled […]
