Mining Sector Welcomes Sheinbaum's Administration With Optimism

The mining sector congratulated President Claudia Sheinbaum as she took office on Tuesday and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining an open and constructive dialog to address the industry’s challenges and opportunities. The sector also emphasized its dedication to environmental protection, upheld through strict safety and health standards.

CAMIMEX extended its sincere congratulations to President Sheinbaum, wishing her success in her new administration. “As representatives of this sector, responsible miners in Mexico are committed to becoming essential allies of your administration in advancing toward a more sustainable country. We trust that, under your leadership, our nation will stay on the path of prosperity and development for the benefit of all Mexicans.”

Rubén del Pozo Mendoza, President, AIMMGM, highlighted that despite President López Obrador’s administration freezing concession grants, slowing permit approvals, and proposing a ban on open-pit mining, the sector remains optimistic about the new president. “We trust in an open and constructive dialog with President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s administration to address the challenges and opportunities facing the mining sector, while also recognizing the industry's role in a broader national vision,” he stated.

Del Pozo emphasized that the sector is confident that, in collaboration with Minister of Economy Marcelo Ebrard and Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Alicia Bárcena, the government will work toward building a more prosperous and inclusive Mexico, with mining recognized as a key pillar of this development.

At Mexico Mining Forum 2024, Pedro Rivero, President, CAMIMEX, expressed that the lack of a comprehensive debate on the proposed open-pit mining ban before the government transition indicates that the legislation may not pass in its current form. He emphasized that this situation presents an opportunity for the new government to engage in further discussions and refine the proposal. “We believe the newly installed legislators will be open to reconsidering the proposed ban on open-pit mining.”