Began operations in 1887 as a mining company.
Has integrated operations in the areas of exploration, mining, metallurgy and chemicals.
Listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange since 1968; the stock is included in the IPC index.
One of the largest net exporters in Mexico’s private sector.

 
 
Main mining facilities
Fresnillo: the world’s richest silver mine.
La Ciénega: Mexico’s richest gold mine.
La Herradura: Mexico’s largest gold mine.
Naica: largest lead producing mine in Mexico
Francisco I. Madero: Mexico’s largest zinc mine.
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Main metallurgical operations
Met-Mex: the world’s fourth largest metallurgical complex, and the largest producer of refined silver and metallic bismuth.
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Main chemical operations
Química del Rey: world’s largest sodium sulfate producing plant.