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
Alberto Orozco
CEO, Capitan Silver
Armando Ortega
Armando Ortega
SVP & Country Manager, Equinox Gold
Björn Tisell
Björn Tisell
General Director, Epiroc
Christopher Ávila
Christopher Ávila
Director of Institutional Relationships, Peñoles
Faysal Rodríguez
Faysal Rodríguez
Senior Vice President, Mexico, Torex Gold
Fernando Aboitiz
Fernando Aboitiz
Head of Extractive Activities Coordination Unit, Ministry of Economy
Gertrudis Mercado Cruz
Gertrudis Mercado Cruz
Director, FIFOMI
Gustavo Fausto Ortega
Gustavo Fausto Ortega
Director General, Grupo México Energía
Joel González
Joel González
Partner, ALN Abogados
José Jabalera
José Jabalera
VP of Sustainability, Discovery Silver
Karen Flores
Karen Flores
Director General, CAMIMEX
Kenneth Macleod
Kenneth Macleod
President, Sonoro Gold
Lorena Montaño
Lorena Montaño
Senior Director, Mexico - Minerals & Metals, Ausenco
Mariana Pérez Montoya
Mariana Pérez Montoya
Director of Mining and Metallurgical Industry, SEMARNAT
Marisol Barragán
Marisol Barragán
Director General, Minera San Xavier
María del Mar Castañeda
María del Mar Castañeda
Director of Mines, Government of Zacatecas
Rocío Flores
Rocío Flores
Director of Mines, Government of Chihuahua
Sandro Ferrarone
Sandro Ferrarone
Senior Vice President Operations, Mexico, Coeur Mining
Tony Makuch
Tony Makuch
CEO, Discovery Silver

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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IMPACT REPORT

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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
Karen Flores, CAMIMEX
Director General
( Speaker )
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9:00 - 9:30

Mexico's Mining Roadmap for 2027

• 30 min
Fernando Aboitiz
Fernando Aboitiz, Ministry of Economy
Head of Extractive Activities Coordination Unit
( Speaker )
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9:30 - 10:30

Clearing the Permitting Backlog: A New Era for Mining Investment

• 60 min
Karen Flores
Karen Flores, CAMIMEX
Director General
( Moderator )
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Gertrudis Mercado Cruz
Gertrudis Mercado Cruz, FIFOMI
Director
( Panelist )
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Joel González
Joel González, ALN Abogados
Partner
( Panelist )
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María del Mar Castañeda
María del Mar Castañeda, Government of Zacatecas
Director of Mines
( Panelist )
Christopher Ávila
Christopher Ávila, Peñoles
Director of Institutional Relationships
( Panelist )
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Rocío Flores
Rocío Flores, Government of Chihuahua
Director of Mines
( Panelist )
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10:30 - 11:15

The Rollercoaster Ride from Discovery to Production

• 45 min
Mario Hernández
Mario Hernández, KPMG México
Lead Partner, IMMEX Segment
( Moderator )
Alberto Orozco
Alberto Orozco, Capitan Silver
CEO
( Panelist )
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Kenneth Macleod
Kenneth Macleod, Sonoro Gold
President
( Panelist )
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Mariana Pérez Montoya
Mariana Pérez Montoya, SEMARNAT
Director of Mining and Metallurgical Industry
( Panelist )
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11:15 - 12:00

Networking Coffee Break & AI-Based Matchmaking

• 45 min
12:00 - 12:45

The Intelligent Mine: Operational Excellence through AI, Automation and Real-Time Data

• 45 min
Lorena Montaño
Lorena Montaño , Ausenco
Senior Director, Mexico - Minerals & Metals
( Moderator )
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Faysal Rodríguez
Faysal Rodríguez , Torex Gold
Senior Vice President, Mexico
( Panelist )
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Rerison Otoni
Rerison Otoni , Stefanini Group
Smart Manufacturing Director
( Panelist )
Diego Torroella
Diego Torroella , Takraf
DG Mexico
( Panelist )
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Björn Tisell
Björn Tisell, Epiroc
General Director
( Panelist )
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Francisco Alanis
Francisco Alanis, DMV Mining Intelligence
Chief Financial Office
( Panelist )
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12:45 - 13:30

Exploration Tech: AI and Geophysics for Resource Expansion

• 45 min
Alejandro Cardoza
Alejandro Cardoza, Master Drilling
DG Mexico
( Panelist )
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13:30 - 13:45

Aggreko Presentation

• 15 min
Speaker Placeholder
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
Pablo Mendez, EC Rubio
Partner
( Moderator )
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Rafael Cereceres
Rafael Cereceres, Cereceres
Managing Partner
( Panelist )
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Marisol Barragán
Marisol Barragán, Minera San Xavier
Director General
( Panelist )
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Doris Vega
Doris Vega, México Minero
President
( Panelist )
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Diego Gómez
Diego Gómez, Vizsla Silver
VP
( Panelist )
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15.30 - 16:15

Concrete Solutions for Energy Sovereignty & Sustainability: Decarbonization in Mexican Mining

• 45 min
José Jabalera
José Jabalera , Discovery Silver
VP of Sustainability
( Moderator )
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Camilo Serrano
Camilo Serrano , Atlas Renewable Energy
Regional Manager Spain, Colombia & Mexico
( Panelist )
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Juan Paulo Cervantes
Juan Paulo Cervantes , Solensa
Business Development Director
( Panelist )
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Gustavo Fausto Ortega , Grupo México Energía
Director General
( Panelist )
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Cecilia Alvarado
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
Armando Ortega, Equinox Gold
SVP & Country Manager
( Moderator )
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Sandro Ferrarone
Sandro Ferrarone, Coeur Mining
Senior Vice President Operations, Mexico
( Panelist )
Tony Makuch
Tony Makuch, Discovery Silver
CEO
( Panelist )
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James Barron
James Barron, KPMG Americas Mining Centre of Excellence Leader
KPMG Canada
( Panelist )
Hernán Dorado
Hernán Dorado, Heliostar Metals LTD
Vice President Operations, Mexico
( Panelist )
17:00 - 19:00

Networking Cocktail & Al-based 1:1 Meetings

• 120 min

Our sponsors

PLATINUM Aggreko - Platinum
GOLD Solensa - Gold Sponsor
GOLD Stefanini Group - Gold
GOLD ACD GROUP - Gold Sponsor
GOLD CyPlus Idesa-Gold Sponsor
GOLD Atlas Renewable Energy - Gold
GOLD Engie - Gold Sponsor
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK Cyplus Idesa-Networking Coffee Break
SILVER TAKRAF - Silver sponsor
SILVER ALN Abogados - Silver sponsor
SILVER Sonoro Gold - Silver Sponsor
SILVER Discovery Silver-Silver Sponsor
SILVER Grupo GAP - Silver sponsor
SILVER Epiroc
LANYARD Luca Mining - Landyard

Strategic partners

STRATEGIC PARTNER CAMIMEX - Partner
STRATEGIC PARTNER Camara Verde - Partnership
STRATEGIC PARTNER AMENEER - Partnership
STRATEGIC PARTNER Cámara Española de Comercio (CAMESCOM) - Partnership
STRATEGIC PARTNER CLUMISIN - Partnership
STRATEGIC PARTNER Fundacion Minera de Chile-Strategic Alliance
STRATEGIC PARTNER AMSAC -Partnership
STRATEGIC PARTNER CIMMGM - Partnership
STRATEGIC PARTNER Mujeres WIM Mexico - Partnership
STRATEGIC PARTNER Ontario Canada - Partnership
STRATEGIC PARTNER BNamericas - Partnership
STRATEGIC PARTNER Cluster Minero Chihuahua- Strategic Alliance
STRATEGIC PARTNER CAMEXA - Partnership
STRATEGIC PARTNER COGENERA Mexico - Partnership
STRATEGIC PARTNER Metals Focus - Partnership
STRATEGIC PARTNER AIMMGM-Strategic-Alliances
STRATEGIC PARTNER Cluster Minero Sonora - Partnership
STRATEGIC PARTNER ANIERM -Partenship

Location

EVENT 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