In our latest research, our colleagues from Argentina, Mexico, Ghana, Madagascar and the Kyrgyz Republic have completed a year-long investigation into the corruption risks in the process of approving mining rights in their countries.
Mexico
The paper highlights key lessons for combatting corruption in the mining sector through effective implementation of the licence allocation disclosure requirements in the EITI Standard. Available in English, French and Spanish.
Mexico is the world’s biggest producer of silver and the second largest gold producer in Latin America. It is also a top global producer of copper and zinc. This map depicts the process for granting an exploration concession title.
Transparencia Mexica’s research identified 31 vulnerabilities in the process of awarding mining concessions in Mexico. Available in Spanish and English.