# First Majestic Silver operations and legal disputes in MX

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/first-majestic-silver-operations-and-legal-disputes-in-mx
> Updated: 2026-10-13T23:47:30.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

First Majestic Silver has faced operational and legal challenges in Mexico. In the third quarter of 2026, the company reported a 9% decrease in silver output compared to the previous quarter. This decline was partly attributed to a 12-day operational stoppage at the San Dimas mine in Durango caused by a labor dispute, alongside lower ore grades.

Following these operational issues, the company moved to resolve a long-standing tax dispute with the Mexican government. First Majestic agreed in principle to a settlement regarding tax assessments at the San Dimas mine, which had previously led to international arbitration proceedings. As a result, the tribunal has ordered a suspension of the case until December 31, 2026, to allow both parties to finalize a settlement framework.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: First Majestic Silver suspends tax arbitration against Mexico

First Majestic Silver has suspended its tax arbitration against Mexico to finalize a settlement regarding a dispute over the San Dimas mine, aiming to resolve the multi-million dollar conflict by year-end.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/first-majestic-silver-suspends-tax-arbitration-against-mexico

### 2026-10-09: First Majestic Silver reports 3.4 million ounces of silver production in Q3

First Majestic Silver produced 3.44 million silver-equivalent ounces in Q3 2026. Growth at La Encantada helped offset production declines at San Dimas caused by a 12-day labor dispute.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/first-majestic-silver-reports-34-million-ounces-of-silver-production-in-q3

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