Overview
- The AIMMGM says administrative holdups tied to environmental and other permits have left 160 mining projects on hold following the publication of a revised Mining Law.
- The association estimates about $4 billion in investment is stalled and is urging the federal government to accelerate approvals for exploration and extraction projects.
- AIMMGM president Rubén del Pozo cites uncertainty over potential open‑pit limits, slow authorizations, and security risks in some regions as key factors weighing on investment.
- Dialogue has begun between industry and the Sheinbaum government, with the sector projecting a possible reactivation of permits by mid‑2026 depending on legal clarity and security conditions.
- The group notes mining accounts for a little over 2% of GDP, says roughly 60% of the 160 projects already have final approval, and plans an April convention in Chihuahua to advance discussions.