ALN advised Nuevo Silver Inc. on the successful acquisition of the La Negra Mine in Querétaro, Mexico
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 La Negra Mine, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Press release 183/2025 issued by the Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico
On June 26th, 2025, the Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico (SCJN) issued press release 183/2025 stating that the reforms made in 2023 to the Mining Law, National Water Law, General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection, and General Law for the Prevention and Comprehensive Management of Waste, in matters of mining and water […]
SCJN outlines key criteria on mining reform: five isolated precedents from the same amparo injuctions clarify the scope of non-retroactivity and regulatory obligations
The First Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation published, on Friday, August 8, 2025, in the Judicial Weekly of the Federation, five isolated theses arising from the same amparo on review (AR 391/2024, TMXI Resources, S.A. de C.V.), which clarify the scope of the 2023 reform regarding mining and water concessions. […]
Quarterly Update Notice – 2024 Fourth Quarter National Registry of Foreign Investments
Being faithful to our mission to preserve the due compliance of your companies, it is of vital importance to notify you that next January 17th, 2025, is the deadline to file before National Registry of Foreign Investments, the Quarterly Udpate Notice related to the Fourth Quarter of 2024. Such notice is filed by individuals or […]
