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September 02, 2026
Mexico Mining Forum 2026 CDMX
Welcome to the 16th edition of the Mexico Mining Forum, Mexico's premier executive gathering for the mining industry's key stakeholders.
Mexico Mining Forum 2026 CDMX brings together 300+ high-level decision-makers and 35+ key speakers to address the sector’s most pressing challenges and lucrative opportunities. From clearing permitting backlogs and leveraging AI to building sustainable social licenses and advancing energy sovereignty, Mexico Mining Forum 2026 CDMX is designed to translate policy shifts and technological disruption into actionable corporate strategy.
Join us in Mexico City to forge strategic partnerships, access market intelligence, and unlock the next phase of growth. We look forward to seeing you on September 2!
300+High-Level Attendees
35+High-Level Speakers
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Key Speakers
Alberto Orozco
CEO, Capitan Silver
Alejandro Cardoza
DG Mexico, Master Drilling
Alfredo Phillips
Senior Strategic Stakeholder Management Advisor, Equinox Gold
Armando Ortega
SVP & Country Manager, Equinox Gold
Björn Tissell
General Director, Epiroc
Christopher Ávila
Director of Institutional Relationships, Peñoles
Diego Torroella
DG Mexico, Takraf
Faysal Rodríguez
Senior Vice President, Mexico, Torex Gold
Fernando Aboitiz
Head of Extractive Activities Coordination Unit, Ministry of Economy
Guillermo Gastellum
Exploration VP, Fresnillo
Gustavo Fausto Ortega
Director General, Grupo México Energía
Hernán Dorado
Vice President Operations, Mexico, Heliostar Metals LTD
James Barron
KPMG, Global Mining Lead
Joel González
Partner, ALN Abogados
José Jabalera
VP of Sustainability, Discovery Silver
Karen Flores
Director General, CAMIMEX
Kenneth Macleod
President, Sonoro Gold
Leonardo Taylor
Corporate Director, Silver Tiger Metals
Lorena Montaño
Senior Director, Mexico - Minerals & Metals, Ausenco
Mariana Pérez Montoya
Director of Mining and Metallurgical Industry, SEMARNAT
Marisol Barragán
Director General, Minera San Xavier
Rerison Otoni
Smart Manufacturing Director, Stefanini Group
Rocío Flores
Director of Mines, Government of Chihuahua
Sandro Ferrarone
Senior Vice President Operations, Mexico, Coeur Mining
Tony Makuch
CEO, Discovery Mining
TICKETS
Super Early Bird Rate
Until Jul 03, 2026
In Person
MX$8,500+IVA
Early Bird Rate
Until Jul 31, 2026
In Person
MX$9,500+IVA
Conference Rate
Until Sep 02, 2026
In Person
MX$10,500+IVA
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8:00 - 8:30
Registration and Networking Coffee Break & AI-Based Matchmaking
• 30 min
8:30 - 9:00
Mining's Role in Mexico's Future Economic Success
• 30 min
Karen Flores, CAMIMEX
Director General
( Speaker
)
9:00 - 9:30
Mexico's Mining Roadmap for 2027
• 30 min
Fernando Aboitiz, Ministry of Economy
Head of Extractive Activities Coordination Unit
( Speaker
)
9:30 - 10:30
Clearing the Permitting Backlog: A New Era for Mining Investment
• 60 min
Karen Flores, CAMIMEX
Director General
( Moderator
)
Joel González, ALN Abogados
Partner
( Panelist
)
Christopher Ávila, Peñoles
Director of Institutional Relationships
( Panelist
)
Rocío Flores, Government of Chihuahua
Director of Mines
( Panelist
)
Leonardo Taylor, Silver Tiger Metals
Corporate Director
( Panelist
)
10:30 - 11:15
The Rollercoaster Ride from Discovery to Production
• 45 min
Mario Hernández, KPMG México
Lead Partner, IMMEX Segment
( Moderator
)
Alberto Orozco, Capitan Silver
CEO
( Panelist
)
Kenneth Macleod, Sonoro Gold
President
( Panelist
)
Mariana Pérez Montoya, SEMARNAT
Director of Mining and Metallurgical Industry
( Panelist
)
11:15-11:30
First Majestic: Growth Through Exploration at Santa Elena
• 15 min
Jesus Quintanilla, First Majestic Silver
Exploration Director
( Speaker
)
11:30-12:00
Networking Coffee Break & AI-Based Matchmaking
• 30 min
12:00 - 12:45
The Intelligent Mine: Operational Excellence through AI, Automation and Real-Time Data
• 45 min
Lorena Montaño , Ausenco
Senior Director, Mexico - Minerals & Metals
( Moderator
)
Faysal Rodríguez , Torex Gold
Senior Vice President, Mexico
( Panelist
)
Rerison Otoni , Stefanini Group
Smart Manufacturing Director
( Panelist
)
Diego Torroella , Takraf
DG Mexico
( Panelist
)
Björn Tissell , Epiroc
General Director
( Panelist
)
Francisco Alanís, Mining Intelligence
Managing Partner
( Panelist
)
12:45 - 13:30
Smart Exploration: Translating Tech and Geophysics into Discovery ROI
• 45 min
Alfredo Phillips, Equinox Gold
Senior Strategic Stakeholder Management Advisor
( Moderator
)
Guillermo Gastellum , Fresnillo
Exploration VP
( Panelist
)
Alejandro Cardoza, Master Drilling
DG Mexico
( Panelist
)
Oscar Gonzalez , Sonoro Gold
VP Exploration
( Panelist
)
Jesus Quintanilla, First Majestic Silver
Exploration Director
( Panelist
)
13:30 - 13:45
Aggreko Presentation
• 15 min
René Aguirre , Aggreko
Business Development Manager
( Speaker
)
13:45 - 15:00
Networking Lunch Break & AI-Based Matchmaking
• 75 min
15:00 - 15:30
"The Social Blueprint: Redefining Responsibility and Community Impact in Modern Mining"
• 30 min
Pablo Mendez, EC Rubio
Partner
( Moderator
)
Rafael Cereceres, Cereceres
Managing Partner
( Panelist
)
Marisol Barragán, Minera San Xavier
Director General
( Panelist
)
Doris Vega, México Minero
President
( Panelist
)
Diego Gómez, Vizsla Silver
VP
( Panelist
)
15.30 - 16:15
Energy Sovereignty & Sustainability: Decarbonizing Mexican Mining
• 45 min
José Jabalera , Discovery Silver
VP of Sustainability
( Moderator
)
Camilo Serrano , Atlas Renewable Energy
Regional Manager Spain, Colombia & Mexico
( Panelist
)
Juan Paulo Cervantes , Solensa
Business Development Director
( Panelist
)
Gustavo Fausto Ortega , Grupo México Energía
Director General
( Panelist
)
Cecilia Alvarado , ENGIE
Chief Commercial Officer – Energy Sales
( Panelist
)
16:15 - 17.00
Mining Leaders' Priorities for the next 18 months
• 45 min
Armando Ortega, Equinox Gold
SVP & Country Manager
( Moderator
)
Sandro Ferrarone, Coeur Mining
Senior Vice President Operations, Mexico
( Panelist
)
Tony Makuch, Discovery Mining
CEO
( Panelist
)
James Barron, Global Mining Lead
KPMG
( Panelist
)
Hernán Dorado, Heliostar Metals LTD
Vice President Operations, Mexico
( Panelist
)
17:00 - 19:00
Networking Cocktail & Al-based 1:1 Meetings
• 120 min
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Location
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Sheraton Maria Isabel Mexico City Reforma
Av. P.º De La Reforma 325, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad De México, CDMX
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Easy Access From Major Roads And Public Transportation.
On-site Parking Available
Easy Access From Major Roads
35 min From AICM
3 min walk From Metro Insurgentes
