Regarding the draft Decree for the reform of the Mining LawNational Water Law, Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection and General Law for the Prevention and Integral Management of Waste related to Mining and Water Concessions that was approved in general by the Plenary of the Chamber of Deputies, the Association of Engineers of Mines, Metallurgists and Geologists of Mexico (AIMMGM) demanded further discussion of the topic.
Before ratifying the reform approved by the Chamber of Deputies, the Senate of the Republic should convene an open parliament and grant the necessary time to carry out in-depth analysis and a broad, inclusive and informed legislative discussion, with the participation of all the actors involved, in order to agree on appropriate changes that promote the development of mining and Mexico .
Although the legislators of the Lower House They showed a willingness to talk that allowed modifications to the original initiative presented by the Federal Executive, in the reform voted in “fast track” prevail issues related to exploration, payment of considerations and restrictions that would impact the industry that generates 2.5 of GDP and more than 400,000 jobs direct.
“The dialogue between the industry and the public sector is essential to find the golden mean with a government that facilitates, promotes investment and monitors compliance with regulations and the mining industry that we represent: sustainable, sustainable and respectful of the communities and the environment. environment,” said the AIMMGM.
