ALN advised Vizsla Silver Corp. on a US$10 million financing facility provided by FIFOMI for the Panuco Project
ALN Mining Law Firm advised Vizsla Silver Corp. on the structuring and closing of an approximately US$10 million financing facility provided by Fideicomiso de Fomento Minero (FIFOMI), a Mexican government-backed financial institution specialized in the mining sector, aimed at supporting the working capital needs of the Panuco Project in Sinaloa, Mexico. Structured as an MXN$173 […]
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 – 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 […]
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 […]
