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Defiance Silver Gets SEMARNAT Permit for Zacatecas Drilling
By Paloma Duran - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 14:35
Defiance secured a SEMARNAT permit for its San Acacio project in Zacatecas, covering 44 drill pads and 35 access roads.
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Supreme Court Confirms Constitutionality of 2023 Mining Reforms
By Paloma Duran - Fri, 07/04/2025 - 14:27
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