Mexico President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum will not grant new open-pit mining concessions during her administration, according to her “100 Steps for Transformation” (Plan), published in July. The Plan also states that existing concessions will be evaluated and may continue, provided that they have the public’s approval and do not impact the environment (step 8 of the Plan).

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* Special thanks to Law Clerk Paula Maria De Uriarte ˘ for her contributions to this GT Alert.

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