Apollo Silver Awaits Critical Vote on Cinco de Mayo Mining Moratorium
Event summary
- Ejido Benito Juárez scheduled a September 20, 2026 vote on lifting a 2012 mining moratorium affecting Apollo Silver’s Cinco de Mayo project.
- A favorable vote would resolve the largest impediment to advancing the project, which hosts a historical resource of 52.7 million ounces of silver.
- Apollo holds an option on the 25,000-hectare Cinco de Mayo property in Chihuahua, Mexico.
- The project includes the Upper Manto deposit and the high-priority Pegaso Zone, a potential new discovery.
The big picture
The Cinco de Mayo project represents one of the largest undeveloped silver resources in the Americas, with significant lead, zinc, and gold credits. The outcome of the Ejido vote will determine whether Apollo can unlock the project’s potential, which could position the company as a key player in the silver mining sector. The vote also highlights the growing importance of community consent in mineral exploration and development, particularly in regions with historical mining moratoriums.
What we're watching
- Community Approval
- Whether the Ejido’s vote will lift the moratorium and enable Apollo to proceed with exploration and development at Cinco de Mayo.
- Exploration Potential
- The pace at which Apollo can advance the Pegaso Zone and other high-priority targets following a favorable vote.
- Regulatory Hurdles
- How applicable regulatory approvals and ongoing community engagement will shape the project’s timeline.
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