Progress Towards Consolidation of New Mining Cluster in San Luis Potosí

The Ministry of Economic Development (Sedeco) presented to the Technical Advisory Council of Mining the project for the formation of the San Luis Potosí Mining Cluster, as part of a sectoral strengthening strategy. The proposal aims to organize and enhance mining activity through greater coordination among economic and academic stakeholders. In this regard, the head of the agency, Salvador González Martínez, explained that the initiative considers closer collaboration among mining companies, local suppliers, and the academic sector. He also emphasized that the objective is to consolidate a collaborative ecosystem that improves production processes, knowledge transfer, and local supply chains.

San Luis Potosí Mining Cluster Under Analysis

Within this context, according to Sedeco, the mining cluster model aims to generate structured synergies among the different links in the mining value chain in San Luis Potosí. Thus, the initiative seeks to integrate technical, logistical, and training capabilities to enhance the sector’s competitiveness. Furthermore, the project is currently in an initial phase of technical analysis, where operational conditions, institutional scope, and economic viability are being evaluated. Therefore, the state authority has not yet defined specific timelines for its implementation.

The Economic Significance of a Mining Cluster in San Luis Potosí

It is noteworthy that San Luis Potosí maintains a prominent presence in national mining. According to figures from the Sedeco and the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi), the mining sector contributes 2.36 percent of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Additionally, the state leads national fluorite production, with a 97.9 percent share. This leadership positions the entity as a strategic player within the Mexican mining market. Complementary data from Inegi indicates that by 2025, mining will represent 20 percent of the state’s GDP, confirming its economic relevance alongside the manufacturing industry. Furthermore, municipalities such as Ciudad Valles, Soledad, Charcas, and Villa de Zaragoza concentrate a significant portion of the

of the state’s mining activity. San Luis Potosí also hosts the world’s largest fluorite mine, known as Las Cuevas, operated by Mexichem and located in Villa de Zaragoza. This mine has been operational since 1943 and concentrates the largest amount of fluorite in a single mining unit globally. On a national scale, until 2020, China led global fluorite exports; however, Mexico holds reserves equivalent to 15 percent of the world’s total, which reinforces the economic potential of the Potosino sector.

Success Stories Drive Consolidation of the New Mining Cluster

During the presentation, González Martínez noted that the mining cluster model has shown positive results in entities such as Zacatecas. This framework allowed for improved sectoral coordination, strengthened local suppliers, and enhanced regional competitiveness. In this context, San Luis Potosí draws upon these experiences as a technical reference, although the authority emphasized that the cluster’s design must be adapted to local productive conditions. You might also read The entry

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