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 advised Nuevo Silver Inc. on the successful acquisition of the Minera La Negra 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 Minera La Negra, 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 […]
