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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
