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Mining Leaders' Priorities for the next 18 months
Mining Leaders' Priorities for the next 18 months
By Sergio Arturo Lievano Madrigal - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 17:31
Record metals prices boost Mexico mining interest, but regulatory uncertainty and security remain key barriers, panelists say.
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Mining's Role in Mexico's Future Economic Success
Mining's Role in Mexico's Future Economic Success
By Diego Valverde - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 12:30
CAMIMEX says Mexico's mining sector could deliver US$43 billion and 500,000 jobs in six years if the country restores its competitiveness.
Mexico’s Mining Roadmap for 2027
Mexico’s Mining Roadmap for 2027
By Sergio Arturo Lievano Madrigal - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 09:52
Fernando Aboitiz says Mexico is targeting a return to 42Mt in mineral output as SEMARNAT, CONAGUA and Economy permits near completion.
Mining Sector Pushes for a Critical Minerals Chapter in USMCA
Mining Sector Pushes for a Critical Minerals Chapter in USMCA
By Paloma Duran - Tue, 09/01/2026 - 12:18
Mexico's mining industry seeks a USMCA critical minerals chapter as lithium's 2022 nationalization keeps the Sonora project stalled in arbitration.

Governments Become Deal Participants in Critical Minerals
Governments Become Deal Participants in Critical Minerals
By Paloma Duran - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 15:20
Mexico has a US critical minerals deal on paper, but no capital behind it, while Argentina and Brazil pull ahead on investment.

Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru Cooperate on Strategic Minerals
Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru Cooperate on Strategic Minerals
By Paloma Duran - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 14:48
Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Peru signed a joint declaration to position the Southern Cone as a reliable strategic-minerals supplier.

Critical Minerals, Trade Threats: Mexico's Mining Week in Review
Critical Minerals, Trade Threats: Mexico's Mining Week in Review
By Paloma Duran - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 11:09
Pentagon seeks US titanium, manganese & magnesium projects by Sept 17, as Ontario threatens to cut US electricity and minerals.
US-Canada Trade War: Ontario to Cut Electricity, Minerals
US-Canada Trade War: Ontario to Cut Electricity, Minerals
By Paloma Duran - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 10:44
Ontario threatens to cut electricity and critical minerals to the US as Trump escalates tariffs, while Mexico pursues a cooperative trade path
US Expands Search for Minerals Projects to Supply Defense Gear
US Expands Search for Minerals Projects to Supply Defense Gear
By Paloma Duran - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 10:41
Pentagon seeks US titanium, manganese and magnesium projects by Sept 17, as Mexico is left out of Washington's latest critical-minerals funding.

Mining Leads Mexico’s 2025 M&A
Mining Leads Mexico’s 2025 M&A
By Paloma Duran - Thu, 08/13/2026 - 12:44
Mining led Mexico’s 2025 M&A activity, while US aluminum producers push for tougher USMCA tariff rules.

Washington Commits US$3 Billion to Minerals, None of It to Mexico
Washington Commits US$3 Billion to Minerals, None of It to Mexico
By Paloma Duran - Mon, 08/10/2026 - 11:44
Washington commits nearly US$3 billion to critical minerals. Mexico produces nine of them and received none of the financing announced.