Mexico has taken back 1,126 mining concessions since late 2024, official says


Reuters | Updated: 12-02-2026 19:44 IST | Created: 12-02-2026 19:44 IST
Mexico has taken back 1,126 mining concessions since late 2024, official says

Mexico ‌has taken ​back 1,126 mining ‌concessions, equivalent to 889,000 hectares, since October 2024, ‌said Fernando Aboitiz, head ‌of mining in Mexico's economy ministry.

Individuals and ⁠companies ​lost ⁠the concessions because they failed ⁠to pay to ​maintain mining rights and ⁠did not submit statistical ⁠data ​or progress reports, he said ⁠on Thursday at the president's ⁠regular ⁠morning press conference.

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