From Permits to Production: Mexico’s Next Generation of Mines - Mexico Business News

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GoGold secured federal environmental approvals for Los Ricos South in June 2026, began construction in August and targeted initial production as early as 2028; Discovery’s Cordero completed federal environmental permitting in October. CAMIMEX projected total Mexican mining investment of approximately US$6.4 billion in 2026, versus US$4.9 billion in 2025. The commentary stresses that permits alone do not ensure production: land access, water, infrastructure, financing and other requirements must also be coordinated. These developments could support future precious-metals supply, but the source provides no output estimates establishing a material bullion effect, and delivery remains dependent on project execution.