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Mexico Finalizes Overhauled Mining Waste Standard
By Paloma Duran - Tue, 09/15/2026 - 11:29
Mexico finalizes NOM-157-SEMARNAT-2026, overhauling mining waste rules with a 180-day compliance window for operators.
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Minera Frisco Restarts Two Mines, Plans New Silver Unit
By Paloma Duran - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 09:30
Minera Frisco restarted operations in Sonora and Baja California, with a new silver unit in Durango set for end-2026.

PEMEX Finds Lithium in New Wells; Output Years Away
By Paloma Duran - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 20:33
PEMEX confirmed lithium traces in northeastern oil wells, but experts say commercial production is 10–12 years away.

Mining Permits, Concessions and the Road Ahead: ALN Abogados
By Paloma Duran - Mon, 04/27/2026 - 12:47
Joel González discusses the five pillars of Mexico's new mining policy, concession cancellations, and the emerging concept of social resilience.
LATAM Mining Split Between State Control, Market Incentives
By Fernando Mares - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 12:17
While Venezuela and Argentina lure investors, Mexico and Colombia shift toward state control and tighter regulation.
Mining Production Contracts 5.3% in January 2026
By Fernando Mares - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:01
Mexico’s mining production contracted 5.3%, reaching four consecutive months with negative performance.
Supreme Court Validates 2022 Lithium Reform
By Paloma Duran - Fri, 03/27/2026 - 11:17
The Supreme Court upheld state-exclusive control over lithium, backing the 2022 Mining Law reform and LitioMx's mandate
Top Executives: Charting the Future of Mexico´s Mining Industry
By Paloma Duran - Sun, 03/01/2026 - 16:31
Mining experienced strong prices in 2025, while reforms and concession recoveries are reshaping investment and operations.

From Policy to Permit: The Path to Regulatory Clarity
By Paloma Duran - Sun, 03/01/2026 - 16:28
Uncertainty lingers, even as the government pushes for stronger domestic and international mining growth.

Mexico Mining Concession Cancellations: Legal Risks and Remedies
By Santiago Suarez Sevilla - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 07:30
After Mexico cancels 1,126 mining concessions, operators must leverage specialized legal remedies to restore mining rights, writes Santiago Suárez.
Regulations or Roadblocks? Mining Industry Faces Legal Paralysis
By Paloma Duran - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 15:36
Mining is evolving under new regulations. While legal complexity poses challenges, strategic guidance can help companies thrive, says DBR Abogados.