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 Brad: 

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This article contains lots of insightful information in regard to mining in mexico. The impact of mining on indigenous communities is something that is rarely highlighted in the media, and this article provides good information in regard to these natives. "People who live near mining projects in Mexico are often the last to learn about them." This information is good to use on our page because it looks at issues not typically highlighted by the media.

https://business-humanrights.org/en/mexico-indigenous-communities-oppose-mining-company-alamaden-minerals-claiming-lack-of-consultation-includes-company-comments

The link provides additional information about the impact of Mexico's mining plans. It is important to include information from media outlets outside of the country where the issue is because they are less biased, and provide nice insight.

http://news.co.cr/u-n-supports-indigenous-land-rights-mexicos-mining-plans/52960/

The Mexican Geological Survey (SGM) developed a database containing geological mining exploration maps at scales of 1:250,000, and 1:50,00. The database was launched in 2003 and contains information of all geological and geochemical maps.

http://www.minesonline.com/government-project-opportunities/mexico-opportunities/mineral-exploration-in-mexico.aspx

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Outlines the varies geological activities of the Mexican Geological Survey and connects to additional sources:

http://www.2006-2012.economia.gob.mx/conoce-la-se/atencion-ciudadana/contacto-ciudadano/centro-de-documentacion/cedoc-en-ciencias-de-la-tierra-servicio-geologico-mexicano

Cartography surveys conducted by the Mexican Geological Survey, including links to many graphical examples, primarily cartography:

http://www.gob.mx/sgm/articulos/descarga-las-cartas-impresas-editadas-por-el-sgm-70622

The following thirteen minute video affords a wealth of information encompassing the work of the the Mexican Geological Survey:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-cFoh4Z2IQ

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The Mexican Geological Survey (Servicio Geológico Mexicano) is an agency of the Mexican government. Its mission includes mapping and providing consulting services for mining.

History
The Mexican Geological Survey originated as the Directing Committee for Mexican Mineral Resource Research, established in 1944, which published bulletins on the exploration of mining deposits. In 1949, the organization changed its name to the National Research Institute for Mineral Resources, and in 1955 it became the Non-Renewable Natural Resources Council. Twenty years after, in 1975, the agency became known as the Mexican Resources Council. In 2005, the title was modified to its present listing as the Mexican Geological Survey.

Regional Offices
The agency is divided into 7 regional offices. Each office serves one or more states as listed below:
 * North; Chihuahua
 * Central-North; Durango, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Coahuila
 * Northwest; Sonora, Baja California
 * Central-Western; Jalisco, Michoacán, Colima, Guanajuato, Querétaro, México, Federal District
 * Central; San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Hidalgo
 * South; Oaxaca, Guerrero, Morelos, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas, Campeche, Yucatán, Quintana Roo
 * West; Sinaloa, Baja California Sur, Nayarit

GeoInfoMex
The Mexican Geological Survey developed a database containing geological mining exploration maps at scales of 1:250,000, and 1:50,000. The database was launched in 2003 and contains information of all geological and geochemical maps. The agency hosts and maintains a publicly accessible web application, named GeoInfoMex, which allows users to query the Mexican Geological Survey database via a graphical interface. GeoInfoMex features a map of Mexico, containing levels of topics that can be searched and explored, including criterion such as: geochemistry, geophysics, metallurgy, mineral resources, and radiometric dating.