en.Wedoany.com Reported - At the Foro Guerrero Minero 2026, participants emphasized that mining is an engine for regional development, capable of strengthening local production chains and improving the quality of life for communities. The forum, held from June 5 to 6 in Acapulco, brought together mining authorities and industry players to discuss promoting the development of Guerrero State through responsible, competitive, and environmentally friendly mining.
Rafael Rebollar, CEO of Industrias Peñoles, stated at the forum that mining holds unprecedented strategic importance in the face of new global market demands. He noted that mineral supply is crucial for sustaining infrastructure construction, manufacturing, technological innovation, and the energy transition.
In Guerrero State, mining is one of the main economic activities generating formal employment, investment, and social development. Operating in historically industrially weak regions, the sector drives a dynamic business ecosystem involving transporters, contractors, service providers, and entrepreneurs. The core objective of the 2026 Guerrero Mining Forum is to integrate local businesses into the mining value chain, ensuring that the procurement of goods and services translates into economic benefits retained within the original communities by promoting local supplier development.
Industrias Peñoles' participation in this forum reaffirmed its commitment to shared value and sustainable development. The company believes that the viability and success of mining operations must be closely tied to the prosperity of the communities where it operates. The Capela unit, operated by the company in the municipality of Teloloapan, exemplifies this model. This complex is a key source of stable employment in the region, creating 1,094 direct jobs and 1,175 indirect jobs, thereby strengthening the local economy and social fabric.
This mine generates an annual local economic spillover of approximately 663 million pesos. These funds are allocated as follows: 350 million pesos for wages and salaries, 180 million pesos for service outsourcing, 125 million pesos for material procurement, and 8 million pesos for community social investment programs. The forum also highlighted that Mexico is a global mining power with strategic resources, and coordinated efforts among government, industry, academia, and society are essential to building a robust supply chain and ensuring inclusive development.
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