New SEMARNAT Agreement on Mining in Protected Natural Areas
On July 20, 2026, Mexico’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) published an Agreement in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) that redefines the administrative treatment of mining projects located in federally regulated Protected Natural Areas (ANPs). The measure represents one of the most significant regulatory shifts for the sector in recent years, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
