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CONTENTS

Letter to shareholders

Analysis and discussion of results

WE WORK THE WEALTH OF THE EARTH 

Mining Division

WE ARE THE POWER THAT MOVES MEXICO

Transportation Division

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WE ARE THE EXPERIENCE AND INNOVATION OF THE FUTURE

Infrastructure Division

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WE ARE THE REFLECTION OF OUR HARDWORKING COMMUNITY

Grupo México Foundation

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DIRECTORY

Board of Directors and Management Team

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Letter to shareholders

2019 was a year full of changes and challenges we overcame successfully. We are 

satisfied to have achieved the goals we set for ourselves and that we continue to 

strengthen the leadership of our Mining, Transportation and Infrastructure Divisions 

for the benefit of our clients, users, partners and the communities that we live in 

and we transit through.

We are proud to be the second-largest company in capital value and the fourth-largest 

company in Mexico in terms of market capitalization and trading. We also have one of 

the highest dividend yield ratios with an average of 6.6%. This is due to the strength 

and continuity of our operations, which has allowed us to increase our share of the 

different business segments in each Division.

We have achieved cumulative sales of USD$10,681 million, a record figure in our 

history, reflecting our experience, ability to adapt, and best adopted practices. These 

sales are 1.8% higher than 2018 sales and 2.8% higher than 4Q19 sales. EBITDA 

for 2019 was USD$4,948 million, 1.2% higher than the previous period. We have a 

low level of leverage, with a net debt-to-EBITA ratio of 1.4x. Our financial position has 

allowed us to make capital investments in Mexico and Peru amounting to USD$1,126 

million over the year. 

For over ten years we have been the public company paying the second-largest amount 

of taxes in Mexico. In Peru, our company carries out the most “works for taxes”, a 

scheme aimed at expediting the delivery of public services. Over 84 years we have 

developed a human capital distinguished for its high level of training, professionalism 

and excellence.

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Aerial view of the Silver Bell Mine in Arizona, United States.

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Our 30,263 employees enjoy economic and labor stability. In the case of Mexico, 

they  receive  the  highest  level  of  statutory  employee  profit-sharing  (PTUs)  in  the 

entire country.

Since 2010 we have seen a growth in sales of 32% and an increase in EBITDA of 

24%. In ten years we increased copper production by 63%, we raised the tons/

kilometer of goods transported by our railroads by 26%, and we generated 17% 

more sources of employment throughout the Group.

A reflection of the confidence we generated in the markets was the successful issue 

of a bond by our Mining Division. This was an instrument for USD$1 billion, with a 

term of 30 years, with a rate of 4.5%. Demand for these securities outnumbered 

supply  4.6  times.  Using  these  resources,  in  2020  we  will  finance  our  mining  and 

metallurgical projects Buenavista Zinc, El Pilar and Pilares. 

In the Transportation Division, we carried out a debt issue through Stock Certificates 

for USD$402.1 million (issued in Mexican pesos). It was structured in two sections, 

at 10 years with a fixed rate and at 4 years with a variable rate, achieving 8.17% and 

8.34%,  respectively.  Thanks  to  these  resources  we  refinanced  two  loans,  thereby 

improving our cost of capital and lengthening our maturities. These certificates met a 

demand 2.2 times higher than the amount issued. Likewise, we invested USD$343 

million in improving efficiencies in our railroad operations. This Division continues with 

its growth trend, reaching an EBITDA of USD$1,096 million, 8.2% above 2018. 

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We also recorded very good results in the different business units of the Infrastructure 

Division. We achieved an EBITDA of USD$272 million and accumulated net sales of 

USD$580 million. An investment program of USD$1.04 billion was approved for the 

construction of fuel storage terminals that will increase self-sufficiency and energy 

security in Mexico. We will begin with one terminal in Monterrey and one more in 

Guadalajara with an investment of USD$180 million, which will increase the storage 

capacity of these cities by 7 and 15 days, respectively.

In line with our commitment to sustainable development, in 2019 we invested in 

two wind farms with an installed capacity of 164 MW and 200 MW respectively. As 

a result, we will increase our wind power generation capacity 5.2 times, creating 

savings in our operations and reducing our CO2 emissions.

At Grupo México, success has a meaning that goes beyond operational performance. 

We  give  priority  to  creating  value  in  the  locations  where  we  work  in  and  intensify 

our efforts to work more effectively, with greater impact in the social, economic and 

environmental spheres.

Sustainable development is one of the priorities of our business model. Every year 

we invest an average of USD$60 million in projects for society, occupational health 

and safety. Through programs and investment in community infrastructure, we seek 

to generate well-being for our employees, for their families and for the communities 

in which we are present.

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Through Grupo México Foundation we implement social, educational, environmental, 

cultural and healthcare programs. The hospital we built in Juchitán, Oaxaca which 

provides medical attention to the Istmo de Tehuantepec inhabitants, is an example. 

The property was handed over ahead of schedule to the Federal Government to con-

tribute to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

At Grupo México we will continue working to consolidate our position in the markets in 

which we have a presence. Our shareholders can be certain they are part of the strength 

of the largest mining company in Mexico, the fourth-largest copper producer in the world 

and a diversified and integrated company across its value chain.

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Germán Larrea Mota Velasco

Ferromex locomotive.  //

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EBITDA 2019
USD$4.94 

BILLION

With a margin of 46.3%

Analysis of results

During  2019,  at  Grupo  México  we  maintained  a  solid  balance  sheet  with  a  low 

level of leverage, a net debt to EBITDA of 1.4x and a regular payment schedule. 

Our financial strength ensured us a good position to face the difficult economic 

environment  while  maintaining  our  commitment  to  continue  with  a  significant 

expansion program.

Combined cycle power generation plant, 

La Caridad, Sonora, Mexico. //

We remain 

committed to 

ensuring sustained 

growth,

striving

to increase our 

productivity and 

controlling costs to 

continually generate 

greater value.

Key consolidated figures for 
Grupo México

Accumulated sales for 2019 reached USD$10.68 billion, a record figure in the 

history of our company, an increase of 1.8% compared to 2018.

In our Mining Division our sales reached USD$7.96 billion, 1% higher than in 2018, 

due to the growth in the production of Copper (+12%), Molybdenum (+22%) and 

Zinc (+4%); this offset the significant fall in global metal prices: Copper (-6.9%), 

Zinc (-12.8%) and Molybdenum (-4.9%).

The Transportation Division increased its sales in 4.8%, reaching USD$2.47 billion.

•  Grupo México’s EBITDA was USD$4.94 billion, 1.2% higher than the 

previous year.

•  The Mining Division achieved an EBITDA of USD$3.56 billion, in line 

with that of the previous year.

•  The Transportation Division obtained an EBITDA of USD$1.09 billion, 

increasing 8.2% compared to 2018.

•  Despite  the  loss  of  income  in  the  Energy  and  Construction 

businesses of the Infrastructure Division, we secured an EBITDA 

of USD$272 million.

The Group’s consolidated net profit was USD$1.76 billion during 2019, 54% high-

er  than  2018,  due  to  a  capital  gain  in  treasury  shares  in  Triple  A  companies  of 

USD$426 million.

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//
We reforested 
the La Boquera 
forest in 
Huixquilucan, 
State of 
Mexico.

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Grupo México
(Thousands of USD)

January - December

Variation

2019

2018

Thousands of USD

Sales

Cost of Sales

10,680,649 

10,494,796 

185,853

 5,514,115 

5,418,724 

95,391

Operating income

 3,479,725 

3,590,328 

(110,603)

EBITDA

 4,948,234 

4,888,914 

59,320

%

1.8 

1.8 

(3.1)

1.2 

EBITDA margin (%)

46.3%

46.6%

Net profit

 1,766,249 

1,147,005 

619,244

54.0 

Profit margin (%)

Investments / Capex

Employees

16.5%

10.9%

1,125,878

1,686,280 

(560,402)

(33.2)

 30,263

31,596

(1,306)

(4.1)

Product

Volume in Tons

Thousands of USD$

2018

2019

Var %

2018

2019

Var %

Division Mining

Copper

Silver  (thousands of ounces)

Molybdenum

Zinc

Sulfuric acid

Gold   (ounces)

Lead

Others

1,001,388

1,094,252

19,477

22,055

20,739

26,849

106,483

103,668

1,990,185

1,832,662

55,938

22,983

49,163

21,020

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$  6,481,696 $  6,522,655

299,042  

318,760

509,864   

549,369

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329,923  

277,779 (16)

119,731

169,239

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70,348  

67,521

(4)

52,380  

41,670 (20)

20,905  

18,614

(11)

Transportation Division

1,962,215

1,887,766

(4)*

2,317,001

2,427,201

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Infrastructure Division

Total sales

* Loaded cars (thousands of units)

293,906  

287,840

(2)

$10,494,796  $10,680,649

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Total Sales
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2017

2018

2019

Share by Region and Country
in Sales*

7%
Latin America

16%
Asia

19%
Europe

* Includes all three divisions and is over total consolidated sales.

36%
Mexico

22%
United States

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Capital investments

During 2019 we invested USD$1,126 million in the three Divisions. After completing 

In the Mining Division we invested USD$758 million this year for the conclusion 

our expansion programs at Buenavista del Cobre, Sonora and Toquepala, Peru for 

of the expansion projects in Cananea, Sonora and Toquepala, Peru, as well as other 

USD$3.5 billion and USD$1.3 billion respectively, we have embarked on our next 

projects to achieve greater operational efficiency.

stage of growth with the Buenavista Zinc, Pilares and El Pilar projects in Sonora.

Aerial view of Buenavista del Cobre, Sonora, Mexico.  //

We have invested more than 
USD$8.5 billion in the last 
five years.

In the Transportation Division we allocated USD$343 million to investment 

projects, mainly efficiency and expansion projects, to further enhance the quality 

of our service.

In the Infrastructure Division we made investments worth USD$135 million in 

the Fenicias wind farm in Nuevo León and in the Salamanca-León highway and the 

Silao Bypass, Guanajuato.*

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* The Infrastructure CAPEX includes the CAPEX of the highway and the Fenicias Wind Farm.

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Consolidated debt 

Grupo México’s share performance

As of December 31, 2019, Grupo México’s total consolidated debt was USD$9,377, 

Grupo México has become an increasingly competitive company in the industries 

with a balance of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of USD$2,543 million, 

where it participates in. This year we worked to secure the sustained growth that 

equivalent to a net debt of USD$6,834 million.

has always characterized us, striving to increase our productivity and control costs, 

in order to generate greater value for our shareholders.

81% of the contracted debt is denominated in USD dollars and 19% in Mexican 

pesos; 96% of it is at a fixed rate. Issues in capital markets carried out during 2019 

During 2019, our share performed very well on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV), 

have improved the payment schedule and the debt rate.

with 20% of increase in price approximately.

Maturities Grupo México as of December 31, 2019

Grupo México Share Price January - December 2019

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Mineral processing plants in La Caridad, Sonora, Mexico.

Dividend payment for 7 quarters

MXN$0.80

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Payment of dividends per share

We  have  maintained  the  dividend  payment  of  MXN$0.80  per  share  for  seven 

quarters, this dividend implies an annualized dividend yield of 6.56%, one of the 

highest in the BMV.

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Chepe Express, Chihuahua, Mexico.

89% of our income is in 
US dollars and only 47% of 
our costs are in that currency.

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Natural dollar hedge 

Despite of the fact that 2019 was a year of high volatility in the foreign exchange 

market, in Grupo México we are in a privileged position to deal with exchange rate 

fluctuations.

Our  income  is  highly  dollarized  thanks  to  being  from  commodities  (metals  and 

energy); likewise a large part of the freight we handle is international. As a result, 

our company has a natural dollar hedge, with a positive impact on results due to 

the current appreciation of the US dollar.

Sales

Cost of sales

 USD

MXN

USD

MXN

Soles

Mining Division

Transportation Division

Infrastructure Division

Weighted Total

100%

42%

59%

89%

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58%

41%

11%

67%

30%

35%

47%

33%

70%

65%

44%

11%

9%

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Combined 
cycle power 
generation plant, 
La Caridad, 
Sonora, Mexico.

Credit profile

Rating agencies highlighted Grupo México’s position as one of the largest copper producers worldwide, with low 

costs, integrated operations and long-term reserves. They also noted its sustained growth profile and strategic 

synergies within its three Divisions, with a solid balance.

They emphasized the cash flow generation of the Transportation Division, which mitigates the Mining Division’s 

exposure to cyclical prices in the copper industry. In turn, they highlighted the generation of operating cash flow, 

which allows us to meet our investment needs and transfer value to our shareholders.

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During 2019, the risk 
rating agencies Fitch 
and S&P confirmed the 
Group’s credit rating 
at BBB+, with a stable 
outlook.

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Grupo México, S.A.B. de C.V.
Outstanding data

2016

2017

2018

2019

Real. Var.  %
2019/2018

2016

2017

2018

2019

Real Var. %
2019/2018

Volume Sold*

Cash Flow (millions of USD)

Copper

Zinc

Silver

Gold

(tons)

(tons)

1,032,347

1,024,952

1,001,388

1,094,252

105,415

107,572

106,483

103,668

(thousands of ounces)

17,255

16,843

19,477

20,739

(ounces)

165,587

54,223

55,938

49,163

Molybdenum

(tons)

21,731

21,358

22,055

26,849

Average Price (USD)

Copper

(COMEX)

(pound)

Zinc

(LME)

(ounce)

Silver

(COMEX)

(ounce)

2.20

0.95

17.10

2.80

1.31

17.03

2.93

1.33

15.65

2.72

1.16

16.16

Oro

(LF)

(ounce)

1,248.34

1,257.13

1,269.14

1,392.17

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Molybdenum 

(MW DEALER OXIDE)

(pound)

6.42

8.21

11.94

11.35

(5)*

Transportation Division Statistics

Net ton kilometers 

(millions of tons)

54,445

59,078

64,809

65,444

Loaded cars 

(thousands of units)

1,423.8

1,729.8

1,962.2

1,887.8

Balance (millions of USD)

Current Assets

Fixed Assets

Total Assets

Banking Liabilities

Total Liabilities

4,104

4,859

13,922

16,786

4,789

17,146

21,945

25,745

25,805

7,332

10,147

8,550

12,185

8,384

12,196

Total Shareholder Capital

11,798

13,560

13,609

5,908

16,950

27,566

9,377

13,320

14,246

Balance (millions of USD)

Total sales

Cost of Sales

Taxes Incurred

EBITDA

Net profit

8,173

4,601

883

3,366

1,102

9,786

5,010

1,591

4,531

1,522

10,495

10,681

5,149

983

4,889

1,147

5,514

1,271

4,948

1,766

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*  Throughout this report, tons are metric and ounces are troy.
**  Referred to 7,785,000,000 shares.

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Generated by Operations

1,762

2,821

3,008

2,613

(12)*

Dividends Paid

Taxes Paid

Applied in Financial Activities

Used in Investments

Flow after investments and 
financial activities

Data per share **

(292)*

(673)*

(1,352)*

(1,591)*

879

(212)*

1,239

1,669

1,716

(186)*

1,843

878

18

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572

(1,590)*

(1,500)*

(1,686)*

(1,126)*

(33)*

198

422

(290)*

1,056

464

Total Shares in Circulation

(Thousands)

7,785,000

7,785,000

7,785,000

7,785,000

EBITDA per Share

Flow per Share

Earnings per Share

Value in books

Financial ratios

Operating margin

EBITDA margin

Current Assets to 
Current Liabilities

(times)

Total Liabilities to Total Assets

Debt / Total Shareholder Capital + Debt

EBITDA / Interest

(times)

0.43

0.23

0.14

1.32

28%

41%

2.8

46%

38%

7.37

0.58

0.36

0.20

1.49

34%

46%

2.0

47%

39%

8.91

0.63

0.45

0.15

1.48

34%

47%

2.6

47%

38%

9.85

0.64

0.34

0.23

1.54

33%

46%

2.6

48%

40%

8.96

Employees

30,657

30,477

31,596

30,263

Annual inflation

Mexico

United States

Peru

3%

2%

3%

Exchange Rate at the End of Each Year

Mexico (Mexican pesos / US dollar)

Peru (soles / US dollar)

Average exchange rate

Mexico (Mexican pesos / US dollar)

Peru (soles / US dollar)

20.66

3.40

18.66

3.38

7%

2%

2%

19.74

3.25

18.93

3.26

5%

2%

2%

19.68

3.37

19.24

3.28

3%

2%

2%

18.85

3.36

19.26

3.34

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WE WORK THE
WEALTH 
OF THE EARTH

//
Open pit mine in La Caridad,
Sonora, Mexico.

Mining Division

January - December

Variation

2019

2018

USD thousand

%

Sales

Cost of Sales

 7,965,608 

 7,883,888 

81,720

 4,278,189 

 4,173,165 

105,024

Operating income

 2,610,338 

 2,747,996 

(137,658)

EBITDA

 3,567,126 

 3,559,308 

7,818

1.0 

2.5 

(5.0)

0.2 

EBITDA margin (%)

44.8%

45.1%

Net profit

 1,355,681 

915,247

440,434

48.1 

Profit margin (%)

17.0%

11.6%

Investments / Capex

 757,695 

1,264,588

(506,893)

(40.1)

Thousands of US dollars

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Buenavista del Cobre Mine, 
Cananea, Sonora, Mexico.

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OVER
1,100,000

TONS OF COPPER

Produced in 2019

Grupo  México’s  Mining  Division  is  represented  by  its  subsidiary  AMC,  whose  main 

subsidiaries are Southern Copper Corporation (SCC) in Mexico and Peru, ASARCO in 

the United States and Minera los Frailes in Spain. We are the copper producer with the 

highest level of organic growth.

•  Leader in copper mining

•  Largest copper reserves in the world

•  Lowest production costs globally

•  Best portfolio of growth projects with diversified assets

Over  the  years,  we  have  continuously  and  consistently  invested  to  increase  and 

streamline our operations while maintaining a sound financial structure and a 

significant portfolio of organic growth projects.

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Texas

5

Arizona

1

2

3

4

New Mexico

Baja
California

8

7

Sonora

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10

11
12 13
15
16

17

Chihuahua

14

18

19

20

22

21

Zacatecas

23

24

S.L. Potosí

Gulf of
Mexico

Pacific
Ocean

Michoacán

25

26

CDMX

27
Guerrero

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Ray
Mine and plant

10

Buenavista del Cobre
Mine and plant

19

Central Workshop
Plant

Hayden
Plant

Mission
Mine

Tucson Offices
Corporate Offices

Silver Bell
Mine and plant

Amarillo
Plant

11

Metallurgical Complex
Plant

20

Santa Bárbara
Underground polymetallic mine

12

La Caridad
Mine and plant Metallurgical Complex

21

Chalchihuites
Future underground mine project

13

Pilares
Future copper project

22

San Martín
Underground polymetallic mine

14

Santa Eulalia
Underground polymetallic mine

23

Charcas
Underground polymetallic mine

15

Buenavista Zinc
Mine Future project

24

Zinc Electrolytic Refinery
Plant

El Pilar
Future copper and plant project

16

Hermosillo Offices
Corporate Offices

25

Angangueo
Future underground mine project

El Arco
Future project

Lime Plant
Mine and plant

Key

17

Guaymas Terminal
Plant

18

Chihuahua Offices
Corporate Offices

26

Mexico Offices
Corporate Offices 7

27

Taxco
Underground polymetallic mine

Mines

Plants

Office

Mine + Plant

Future mining projects

*ESDE (Electrodepositioning copper cathode plant)

Mining Division - Grupo México
Geographic Location

Spain

Minera Los Frailes
Future project

Andalusia

It  comprises  14  mines,  three  metallurgical  complexes,  as  well  as  exploration 

projects in Mexico, Peru, the United States, Spain, Chile, Ecuador and Argentina.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Chaucha
Future copper project

Tantahuatay
Gold mine

Lima Offices
Corporate Offices

Los Chancas
Future copper project

Tía María
Future ESDE copper project

Cuajone
Copper mine

Toquepala
ESDE copper mine and plant

Ilo
Metallurgical plant complex

Catanave
Future project

Ecuador

1

2

Peru

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Chile

Argentina

Products

During 2019, the average price of copper was USD$ 2.72/

lb, 7.17% lower than the 2018 average (USD$2.93/lb). 

We achieved an increase in our production of 11.69% 

with  respect  to  the  previous  year,  reaching  1,119,246 

tons. This was mainly due to the expansion of the second 

concentrator in Toquepala, Peru.

In 2019, copper 
sales represented 
82% of AMC’s total 
revenues and 61% of 
Grupo México’s total 
revenues.

We  estimate  that  by  2024  we  will  produce  more 

than 1,400,000 tons with the entry into operation of 

our  growth  projects  in  Mexico:  Pilares,  El  Pilar  and 

Buenavista Zinc, and in Peru: Tía María.

In 2019, we reopened the San Martín mine in Zacatecas, 

Mexico,  which  had  been  on  strike  for  more  than  eight 

years.  Once  it  was  opened,  it  produced  1,335  tons  of 

copper, 5,837 tons of zinc and 1.2 million ounces of silver.

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Toqepala Concentrator Expansion, Peru. //

COPPER

Use

• Industries related to electrical power, telecommunications, 

construction, transportation, industrial machinery, 

medical  equipment,  infrastructure,  automotive 

industry, computers and cell phones.

• As a bactericide, it is used in drinking water and 

air conditioning pipes. 

• Alloyed with tin it forms bronze, for the manufacture 

of consumer products.

• Manufacture  of  fungicides  and  other  chemical 

products.

Properties: Bactericidal, electrical conductivity, o 

corrosion resistance and excellent malleability and ductility.

Average price 2019: USD$2.72/lb

Increase in production vs 2018: 11.69%

1,200

1,100

1,000

900

800

700

600

500

400

300

200

100

Copper Production
Thousands of tons

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ESDES

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MOLYBDENUM

Use

• Manufacture of stainless and special steels. Catalyst in the oil and gas industry, 

as well as in the aviation industry.

• Materials  for  the  aeronautical  industry.  Fertilizers,  dyes,  enamels,  reagents 

and lubricants.

Properties: Provides greater hardness to alloys and resistance to corrosion.

Average price 2019: USD$11.35/lb

Increase in production vs 2018: 22.3%

ZINC

Use 

• Industrial applications and products, galvanizing mostly.

• Manufacture of pressure molded parts, as well as bronzes.

• Base for obtaining zinc oxide, used in the manufacture of tires, paints, and 

livestock feed, among other products.

Properties: Low melting point, malleability and excellent resistance.

Average price 2019: USD$1.16/lb

Increase in production vs 2018: 4.4%

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Buenavista del Cobre mining trucks, 
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Silver bars.

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Gold bars extracted from La Caridad, Sonora, Mexico.

Precious metals

GOLD

Use 

• Jewelry and industrial applications.

• Manufacture  of  electronic  products  such  as  telephones,  cell  phones,  global 

positioning system (GPS) units, televisions and computers, etc.

Properties: Good conductor of heat and electricity.

Average price 2019: USD$1,392.17/oz

Increase in production vs 2018: -2.1%

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SILVER

Use 

• Manufacture of electrical, medical, electronic and photographic products.

• To a lesser extent in welding alloys, jewelry, minting of coins, silverware and 

catalysts.

Properties: Thermal and electrical conductivity.

Average price 2019: USD$16.16/oz

Increase in production vs 2018: 16.5%

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Leadership in Operating Cost and
CASH-COST

We are the mining company with the lowest cash cost worldwide, with 

USD$1.07 per pound of copper after by-products.

We  completed  the  expansion  of  the  second  concentrator  in  Toquepala  in  Peru, 

adding 100,000 tons of copper per year to reach a total production of 258,000 

tons per year in this mining unit. This represented an investment of USD$1.3 billion.

Sales  by  the  Mining  Division  in  2019  were  USD$7.96  billion  and  EBITDA  was 

USD$3.56 billion, equivalent to 45% of sales.

Sales of the Mining Division in 2019 in billions of USD

$7.96

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Concentrator, Toquepala, Peru.

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Financing

In September 2019, Minera México SA de CV issued a debt bond for USD$1 billion 

at a fixed interest rate. This debt matures in 2050 at an annual rate of 4.5%. During 

the placement campaign, 154 purchase orders for USD$3.7 billion were received, 

a level of demand 4.6 times the offer.

The  funds  from  the  issue  will  provide  the  company  with  additional  liquidity  to 

finance three expansion programs in Sonora, Mexico:

•  Zinc Project in Buenavista (Investment of USD$413 million)

•  Pilares Project (USD$159 million investment)

•  El Pilar Project (USD$130 million investment)

These projects, along with other investments in Mexico, will increase copper produc-

tion at our Mexican operations by 16%, and zinc production by 93%.

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Construction of Concentrator II in 
Buenavista del Cobre, Sonora, Mexico.

//

Mining Production Summary *

Copper

Distribution 2019
Tons

2016

2017

2018

2019

Zinc

Distribution 2019
Tons

2016

2017

2018

2019

Concentrates

3,341,903

3,285,846

3,361,435

3,358,672

Concentrates

139,697

129,230

135,322

Content in concentrates

830,047

811,771

822,395

930,156

Content in concentrates

73,984

68,665

70,778

146,661

73,922

Content ESDES (Cathodic)

224,366

198,859

179,666

189,090

Refineries

106,093

104,402

107,536

104,977

Total Mine Content

Foundry Content

Refineries

1,054,413

1,010,630

1,002,061

1,119,246

716,541

742,620

722,071

683,698

625,924

643,122

630,390

582,736

Refined (Refineries + ESDES)

850,290

841,981

810,056

771,826

Refined turned into wire rod

295,800

269,834

266,180

244,070

Refined turned into sheeting

11,202

12,431

7,790

6,050

* Figures expressed in metric tons except where indicated.

Lead

Distribution 2019
Tons

Concentrates

Content in concentrates

2016

2017

2018

2019

40,737

24,385

33,581

20,246

39,077

22,081

43,843

22,567

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Gold

Distribution 2019
Tons

2016

2017

2018

2019

Contained in Concentrates

(ounces)

68,651

Refineries

(ounces)

164,864

66,863

50,835

70,196

49,731

68,698

45,690

Silver

Distribution 2019
Tons

2016

2017

2018

2019

Contained in Concentrates

(ounces)

17,855,211

17,657,006

18,303,215

21,315,505

Refineries

(ounces)

15,195,756

13,688,184

13,582,751

12,587,711

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Molybdenum

Distribution 2019
Tons

2016

2017

2018

2019

Content in concentrates

21,736

21,328

21,985

26,886

Other products

Distribution 2019
Tons

Coal

Coke

Sulfuric acid

Cadmium

Lime

2016

2017

2018

2019

194,285

132,688

108,605

52,661

71,701

45,383

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2,691,371

2,717,210

2,716,985

2,612,097

664

608

632

609

271,560

275,683

254,596

274,056

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Projects started in 
Mexico in 2019

PROJECT 

INVESTMENT*

PROJECT PROGRESS

EXPECTED RESULTS

· Environmental permits granted.
· Basic engineering 
completed, working on 
detailed engineering. Basic 
engineering completed, 
working on detailed 
engineering.
· Environmental permits granted.
· Road construction for mining 
trucks started.
· Construction of pilot plant 
completed.
· Environmental permits granted.

· This will double the Group’s zinc production
  capacity to 160,000 tons.
· 490 direct and 1,470 indirect jobs.

·  It  will  significantly  improve  the  total  mineral 
grade (combining the expected 16% of Pilares 
with the 84% of La Caridad).
· Copper oxide mineralization with possible 
reserves of 325 million tons with an average 
copper grade of 0.287%.

Buenavista
Zinc

   $413

Pilares

   $159

El Pilar

   $310

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Baja California
Projects planned 
for 2020-2027

El Pilar

Buenavista del Zinc

Buenavista del Cobre
La Caridad

Esqueda

El Arco

Pilares

Guaymas

Conexión submarina
Sonora
Baja California

North copper circuit
Baja California and Sonora

Between 2020 And 2027 Grupo México plans to invest in 

Sonora and Baja California a total of USD$8,893 million.

Benefits:

· Total jobs
· Annual sales
· Annual additional taxes
· Refined copper production
· Percentage of national copper production
· Zinc production

42,721

USD$7,142 million 

USD$1,235 million

874,000 tons per year 

89%

80,000 tons per year

Power line

Mine

Smelter and refinery

Maritime terminal

Combined cycle power 
generation plant

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Projects in the United States

Asarco, Arizona 

Asarco reached a production of 125,400 tons of copper, 6% more than in 2018, 

and the cost of production fell by 9% compared to the previous year.

Due to the unionized workers’ strike, the Hayden unit in Arizona and Amarillo unit 

in Texas were temporarily closed. The rest of the units in Arizona - Mission, Silver 

Bell and Ray - are operating at full capacity due to the decision of some workers to 

continue working, as well as new hirings.

We  reiterate  our  commitment  to  guarantee  a  long-term  sustainable  operation  in 

the  US  that  generates  greater  value  for  our  shareholders,  our  partners,  and  the 

economy  of  Arizona  and  Texas  through  competitive  jobs  and  direct  participation 

with local communities.

Aerial view of Ray mine, Arizona, United States. //

BajaCaliforniaSonoraSinaloaChihuahuaBajaCaliforniaSurANNUAL REPORT 2019 
Projects in Peru

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Tía María
Project

Los Chancas
Project

Michiquillay
Gold mine

Lima
Corporate Offices

Tantahuatay
Gold mine

Cuajone
Mine

Toquepala
Mine

Ilo
Metallurgical Complex

Key

Peru

5

3

4

2

1

6

7

Gold mine 
and project

Corporate 
Offices

Mines and metallurgical 
complexes

8

We are currently working on
several copper projects in Peru,
with an investment of more than
USD$7.33 billion.

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PROJECT

INVESTMENT*

PROJECT PROGRESS 

RESULTS

Tía María

  $1,400

Awaiting authorization 

Los Chancas

 $2,800

Environmental assessments

120,000 tons per year of ESDE 
metallic copper
100,000 tons of copper per year

Michiquillay

$3,138

In process of planning

Total

$7,338

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Explorations

Location: Aznalcóllar Municipality, Seville province, Andalusia

Project progress: 

• The pre-feasibility study was concluded with a positive result so the feasibility 

study began.

• Detailed engineering was undertaken.

• Work was carried out in the second exploration campaign to evaluate a 

second mineral body (Cuchichón Body) discovered 600 meters south of 

the Los Frailes body, which could contain mineral resources of around 5.5 

Mt of mineral.

In addition to exploration and drilling programs at existing mines, we are working 

to  locate  deposits  in  other  locations.  Some  of  our  most  important  exploration 

projects are:

MEXICO

Chalchihuites

Bella Unión (La Caridad) 

• Skarn-type  deposit  in  Zacatecas  near  the  San 

• Gap-type  satellite  deposit  with  copper  and 

Martín  mining  unit,  which  restarted  operations 

molybdenum mineralization located less than 

in 2019.

a kilometer from the southern limit of the La 

• Drilling programs carried out between 1980 and 

Caridad pit.

2014 identified 12.6 million tons of ore with an 

• In  2016  and  2017,  we  carried  out  a  28,217 

•  The  environmental  evaluations  were  prepared,  and  are  currently  being 

average  silver  content  of  110  grams  per  ton, 

meter drilling program to define the geometry of 

Zaragoza

Madrid

Barcelona

processed.

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Seville

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2.66% zinc, 0.37% lead and 0.67% copper.

the  deposit.  In  these  years,  we  identified  36.2 

• The results to date indicate that the mineralization 

million  tons  of  mineralized  material  with  an 

consists  of  a  complex  mixture  of  oxides  and 

average  of  0.44%  copper  content  and  0.05% 

sulfides  of  silver,  lead  and  zinc  that  requires 

molybdenum.  In  May  2018,  we  completed  the 

additional metallurgical research.

drilling  of  this  project,  adding  46,400  meters 

• In  2017  and  2018  we  carried  out  a  further 

distributed over 113 test holes.

21,000  meters  of  drilling  to  continue  with  the 

• In  2019  the  final  reserves  estimate  was  made 

metallurgical  research.  In  total  48  test  holes 

and in 2020, the mining plan will continue.

were drilled.

• In  2019,  we  analyzed  5,000  meters  of  core 

samples  from  the  drilling  program  and  carried 

out  a  498-kilometer  study  of  aerial  hyperspectral 

imaging  to  survey  the  geology  of  the  entire 

Chalchihuites mining district.

• In 2020 we will continue with the metallurgical 

research.

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Los Chancas, Apurímac

Other prospects

• Copper  and  molybdenum  porphyry  deposit 

• In  2019,  on  the  South  Coast,  we  concluded  a 

located in the Apurímac department in southern 

13,000-meter drilling program, exploring different 

Peru.

geochemical and geophysical anomalies present 

• 545  million  tons  of  mineralized  rock  with  a 

in  the  project.  The  results  obtained  indicate  a 

copper content of 0.59%, 0.04% molybdenum 

Iron-Copper  system  with  mainly  disseminated 

and 0.039 grams of gold per ton.

iron mineralization and low copper content.

• 181 million tons of leached rock mineralized with 

• By 2020, we plan to carry out a 10,000 meter 

0.357% copper.

drilling  program  at  various  prospects  that  have 

evidence  of  copper  porphyry  located  mainly  on 

Michiquillay, Cajamarca

the southern coast of Peru.

• Copper  porphyry  deposit  located  in  the  La 

Encañada  district,  province  and  department 

of Cajamarca, in northern Peru.

• In  2019  we  developed  social  programs  in  the 

communities  in  the  area  where  the  project 

is  located  and  we  started  the  Semi-Detailed 

Environmental Impact Study. This environmental 

instrument will allow us to begin a drilling program 

in late 2020 to verify and update the estimated 

mineral resources.

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Aerial view of 
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CHILE

Baquedano Project

ECUADOR

Copper Route Project

ARGENTINA

Caldera Project 

Other prospects 

• It  is  located  in  the  Region  and  province  of 

•  Located west of the city of Cuenca and south of 

•  Located in the Province of Río Negro formed by 

•  In 2020, we will carry out exploration campaigns 

Antofagasta, the prospect is of the porphyry 

Guayaquil. The mineralization is characteristic of 

the areas Cerro la Mina, Tanque Negro and Cerro 

of 3,500 meters in the La Hoyada prospect (Cu) 

type of copper and in the Atacama desert.

a copper and molybdenum porphyry system that 

Abanico. The first two correspond to a Gold-Silver 

and  1,500  meters  in  the  Esperanza  prospect 

has been explored since 2014.

(Au-Ag)  epithermal  system  and  the  latter  to  a 

(Au-Ag)  located  in  the  provinces  of  Catamarca 

High Voltage and Transit

•  To date 79,900 meters of diamond drilling has 

porphyry  type  system,  in  2019  2,530  meters 

and Río Negro respectively.

• Located in the province of Antofagasta and 

been completed.

were drilled.

Tocopilla, Antofagasta Region.

•  In October 2019, the infill drilling program aimed 

•  Detailed  geological  mapping  work  is  scheduled 

• With  evidences  of  porphyry  copper  type 

at  reclassifying  existing  mineral  resources  was 

for  2020  in  order  to  design  a  diamond  drilling 

mineralization,  2,613  and  2,003  meters 

restarted, with plans to continue it during 2020, 

program in the different areas.

respectively of diamond drilling were carried out, 

carrying  out  55,000  meters,  and  commencing 

determining in both cases that the mineralization 

the feasibility study in the last quarter.

Cañadón del Moro Project

was limited to thin veins with anomalous copper 

mineralization of up to 0.3%, which in terms of 

volume do not meet the objectives set.

Other prospects

• Exploration  campaigns  are  scheduled  for 

2020  that  include  diamond  drilling  in  the 

recognized  strip  of  Cretaceous  Porphyry 

Copper-Gold (Cu-Au) which presents good 

economic  potential,  with  plans  to  drill  3 

test  holes  with  a  total  of  5,000  meters  of 

diamond drilling.

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•  Low sulphidation epithermal deposit, with veins 

of kilometer lengths amounting to a total of 7.6 

km. Located in the Province of Río Negro.

•  To  date  we  have  completed  4,944  meters  of 

diamond drilling, identifying an epithermal silver 

deposit  with  a  potential  economic  interest  with 

grades of 9.4 Oz/Ag.

•  In 2020 we will continue with the 2,000-meter 

diamond  drill  program  aimed  at  exploring 

prospective and potential ore.

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THAT MOVES
MEXICO

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AC locomotive,
Hidalgo, Mexico.

Transportation Division
Grupo México Transportes (GMXT)
Thousands of USD

January - December

Variation

2019

2018

thousands of USD

Vol. Transported (Million tons / km)

65,444

64,809

635

Railcars moved

Sales

Cost of Sales

Operating income

EBITDA

1,887,766

1,962,214

(74,448)

2,473,004 2,360,317

112,687

1,326,497

1,356,712

(30,215)

693,063

638,729

54,334

1,096,148

1,013,161

82,987

%

1.0

(3.8)

4.8

(2.2)

8.5

8.2

EBITDA margin (%)

44.3%

42.9%

Net profit

312,450

362,346

(49,896)

(13.8)

Profit margin (%)

Investments / Capex

12.6%

15.4%

342,663

372,365

(29,702)

(8.0)

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OVER
11,000

KILOMETERS OF RAIL TRACK

We are the leading company in rail freight 
transport with the greatest level of coverage 
and connectivity

Grupo México’s Transportation Division is represented by its subsidiary GMéxico 

Transportes,  SAB  de  CV  (GMXT).  GMXT  provides  logistics  and  land  freight 

transportation solutions in a safe, efficient, reliable and sustainable way, which 

contributes  to  strengthening  connectivity  and  competitivity  of  the  markets  in 

which we operate.

GMXT’s main subsidiaries are:

• Ferrocarril Mexicano, S. A. de C. V. (Ferromex)

• Ferrosur, S. A. de C. V. (Ferrosur)

• Florida East Coast (FEC)

• Texas Pacifico Transportation, LTD. (TXPF)

• Intermodal México, S. A. de C. V. (IMEX)

We have 11,136 kilometers of tracks in 24 states of Mexico, as well as in Florida 

and Texas in the United States.

Our Class 1 Railroad connects with five border crossings with the United States, 

and we provide services to nine ports in the Pacific Ocean and four more in the 

Gulf of Mexico.

Coverage in 24 states of Mexico,
together they accumulate 
86% of the GDP.

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UP

Mexicali

Pascualitos

UP

Nogales

BNSF /UP

El Paso

Cd. Juárez

Benjamín Hill

Hermosillo

Guaymas

BNSF / UP / KSC

Ft. Worth

Dallas

Comanche

Coleman
San Angelo J.C.T.

BNSF / FWWR

Ft. Stockton

Alpine

San Angelo

Texas

Ojinaga

Presidio

Chihuahua

Piedras Negras

BNSP / UP
Eagle Pass

Topolobampo

Sufragio

Cd. Frontera

Culiacán

Torreón

Paredón

R. Arizpe

Monterrey

Cd. Victoria

Mazatlán

Zacatecas

Aguascalientes

Tepic

Train ferry

Altamira

Tampico

CSX / NS

BNSF / CN / CSX / NS

Pensacola

  Jacksonville

Alabama

Titusville

Florida

  Orlando

Cañaveral

Tampa

West
Palm
Beach

Palm Beach

Everglades

Miami

Transportation Division - Grupo México
Geographic Location

Integration into the US and Canadian 

rail system with 8 exchange points.

Silao

Celaya

Guadalajara

Pénjamo

Irapuato

Colima

Ajuno

Mexico 
City

Veracruz

Coatzacoalcos

Manzanillo

Puebla

Sánchez

Key

Salina Cruz

Ferromex

Ferrosur

Texas Pacífico

Florida East Coast

Rights of Way

Access to the European 
and Asian markets
through 13 ports where 
we operate.

 
Our network is operated by more than 11,000 
highly skilled employees.

Since we began operating the railroad in 1998, we have increased our  cargo transportation capacity by 440%. 

We have become a modern and efficient railroad network.

The railroad industry in Mexico has shown substantial improvements since privatization:

• Reconstruction of more than 85% of the rail network.

• Increase by more than 160% in haulage power.

• Volume transported doubled.

• Sustained growth in foreign trade rail traffic.

Rail market share in Mexico

18.8%

25.2%

81.2%

1999

GMXT market share in the railroad industry

74.8%

2017

GMXT 35%

GMXT 63%

TFM 65%

KSCM 37%

1999

2017

*

GMXT: Grupo México Transportes / TFM: Transportación Ferroviaria Mexicana / KSCM: Kansas City Southern Mexico

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Grain train, 
Sumidero, 
Hidalgo, Mexico.

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Tank cars, Torreón, Coahuila.

The railroad sector is essential to the economic activity of the countries where we 

are present, since it is a crucial part of the development of productive chains in 

the industrial sector, transporting a large proportion of vital goods and supplies.

In  2019  our  sales  were  USD$2.473  million,  4.8%  more  than  in  2018,  driven 

by the industrial, agricultural and automotive segments; we transported 65,444 

million  ton-kilometers  and  1,887,766  cars.  We  achieved  a  record  EBITDA  of 

USD$1,096 million with a margin of 44.3%, mainly due to the implementation 

of operating efficiencies.

In the last quarter of 2018 we started re-engineering our Master Service Plan, in line 

with principles of precise Railroad Operation, thanks to which we have managed to 

improve the use of assets, free up capacity on the tracks and increase efficiencies. 

This program is governed by six principles:

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1. Increase train length

2. Increase the capacity of the railroad network

3. Increase the speed of trains

4. Reduce time spent in yards

5. Maximize the use of locomotives

6. Balance trains in both directions

We move more than 1.9 million
railcars each year.

Operational metrics

Train speed
(km/hr)

Time spent by railcars 
in yards (hours)

Railcar speed*
(km/day)

+7.2%

38.22

35.66

-2.6%

27.3

28.1

+3.0%

324.9

334.6

2018

2019

2018

2019

2018

2019

Train length
(Kilometres)

Tons per train

Annual crews

+3.3%

1.813

1.755

+2.6%

6,031

5,879

144,340

-9.3%

130,984

2018

2019

2018

2019

2018

2019

* Kilometers traveled per day.

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Industries served

At GMXT we develop logistics solutions for the ground transportation of basic supplies 

and  finished  goods.  We  serve  all  kinds  of  industries,  which  is  why  our  business 

portfolio is divided into nine subsegments: agricultural, intermodal, metals, minerals, 

automotive, chemical, energy, industrial, and cement.

Agricultural

We supply basic grains to the livestock, poultry and pig industries, as well as raw 

materials for mills, oil companies, and breweries. Additionally, we transport corn 

syrup, starch and sugar, among other products.

Intermodal

We  transport  consumer  products  for  the  domestic  and  international  market.  We 

have  intermodal  terminals  in  Guadalajara,  Monterrey,  Hermosillo,  Chihuahua  and 

Ciudad  Obregón.  We  serve  the  Valley  of  Mexico,  Manzanillo,  Veracruz,  Altamira, 

Coatzacoalcos and provide cross-border services via Piedras Negras, Ciudad Juárez 

and Nogales. Our distribution network in Mexico is supported by Intermodal México, 

a company that operates our terminals and provides integrated door-to-door services.

In  Florida  (FEC)  we  have  terminals  in  Jacksonville,  Titusville,  Fort  Pierce,  Fort 

Lauderdale and Miami, a service that is complemented by the trucking company 

Raven Transport.

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In the Intermodal segment, we transport around 7.2 million products annually in

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Metals and minerals

We provide direct service to mines to transport raw materials in bulk, as well as 

to manufacturers to transport finished products, serving various markets including 

most notably the automotive and construction industries.

Automotive

Our network serves 12 of the largest automotive plants in Mexico, which represent 

80%  of  the  market.  We  have  automotive  terminals  in  Guadalajara,  Monterrey, 

Hermosillo and serve the ports of Veracruz, Mazatlán, Altamira and the cross-border 

market via Piedras Negras, Ciudad Juárez, and Nogales. We have a 60% share in 

Mexico’s automotive cargo exports. In Florida (FEC) we have terminals in Jacksonville, 

Titusville and Miami (Central Florida).

Chemicals

We  provide  services  to  the  inorganic  chemical,  synthetic  resin,  fertilizer  and 

petrochemical industries, among others.

Energy

We serve the markets for hydrocarbons, coke, diesel, gasoline, asphalt, LP gas, 

among others, which offer significant growth potential given the new import routes 

of  refined  products  (diesel  /  gasoline)  from  the  US  to  supply  the  country’s  main 

markets in: Valley of Mexico, Jalisco, Nuevo León, Chihuahua and others. This is 

also the case with the import of LP gas from the US and Canada through block trains 

to  satisfy  domestic  and  industrial  demand  in  the  states  of  Coahuila,  Chihuahua, 

Sinaloa and Sonora.

Industrial

This is our most diverse business segment with markets such as breweries, the 

paper industry, white goods, machinery, new rail cars, milk, cleaning products, and 

more. This segment refers to finished products.

Cement

We transport the product in bulk and packaged, serving the main cement companies 

in Mexico and Florida.

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Diversification of income 
by products and services

Cement 
4.5%

Others
6.3%

Metals
4.7%
Energy
7.2%

Chemicals
7.5%

Industrial
7.7%
Automotive
10.2%

Agricultural
26.5%

Intermodal
13.9%

Minerals
11.5%

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California

Mexicali
Baja California

Arizona

New Mexico

Misisipi

Alabama

Georgia

Texas

Luisiana

Monterrey
Nuevo León

Silao
Guanajuato

Guadalajara
Jalisco

Mexico 
City

Coatzacoalcos
Veracruz

Chihuahua
Chihuahua

Hermosillo
Sonora

Cd. Obregón
Sonora

Los Mochis
Sinaloa

Culiacán
Sinaloa

La Paz
Baja California Sur

Intermodal Services
Geographic Location

Access to the United States 

and Canada markets through 

5 border points

Key

Domestic 

Cross border

Maritime 

FEC

Intermodal Terminals

Service in 53’ containers

Cross Border Routes

Monterrey

Silao

Chihuahua

Hermosillo

Chicago
Los Angeles
Chicago
Memphis
Chicago
Detroit
Chicago
Detroit

Domestic Routes

Florida

West Palm
Beach

Fort
Lauderdale

Miami

Coatzacoalcos

CDMX

CDMX
Silao
Guadalajara
Coatzacoalcos

Culiacán
Cd. Obregón
Hermosillo

CDMX

Guadalajara

Culiacán
La Paz
Cd. Obregón
Hermosillo
Mexicali

Mexicali

Service in 40’ and 20’ containers

Maritime routes

FEC routes

Manzanillo

Altamira

Veracruz

Jacksonville

Jacksonville

Jacksonville

Jacksonville

Jacksonville

Miami

Fort Lauderdale

CDMX
Guadalajara
Silao
Monterrey

Monterrey

CDMX
Guadalajara
Silao

Titusville

Fort Pierce

Fort Lauderdale

Miami

West Palm Beach

Titusville

Titusville

We invested 14% of our 
income in 2019.

//
Bulk Hoppers, 
Culiacán, Sinaloa,
Mexico.

Our investment

Safety and occupational health

In 2019, we invested more than USD$343 million mainly to improve infrastructure, 

both to increase our capacity and operational efficiency, and to gain access to new 

high-potential markets.

Sustainable vision

We  have  set  ourselves  the  goal  of  moving  more  with  less.  For  this  reason,  we 

commenced a shift to locomotives that use less-polluting fuels. We also replaced 

equipment  with  higher  efficiency  and  environmentally  friendly  models,  and  we 

worked on optimizing our traffic flows to progressively reduce our carbon footprint.

Using technology, we are making our processes more efficient. We operate with 

state-of-the-art systems in the intelligent handling of our locomotives, which allows, 

among other things, better fuel management and greater journey security.

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In the Transportation Division we have three guiding principles: safety, service 

and productivity.

Operational safety is a principle that prevails across our organization  aimed at 

achieving a zero accident operation.  Our principle of service leads us to provide 

a better service to our clients every day and to exceed their expectations. This 

conviction is directly linked to the objective of being more productive, maximizing 

the efficiency with which we carry out each process while protecting the safety 

of our partners.

We  make  an  ongoing  commitment  to  focus  resources  and  efforts  to  create  safe 

working environments for our 11,251 employees. As part of this strategy we have set 

up Health and Safety Committees at different levels of the organization, bodies that 

ensure improvements to all working areas. 11% of our staff have direct participation in 

these committees through their representatives, who represent 100% of our partners. 

Taking these measures together, we succeeded in reducing personnel accidents by 

7% compared to the previous year.

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We are one of the eight 
Class 1 Railroads in North 
America.

//
Grain train, 
Manzanillo, 
Colima, Mexico.

We have a program aimed at promoting joint responsibility in work safety, called 

Zero Tolerance, which consists of work teams that compete to have the best results 

in terms of low workplace accidents.

During 2019, 9,350 employees were trained in occupational health and safety 

issues, amounting to more than 62,500 working hours.

We have 34 medical care units distributed throughout Mexico, which have 20 doctors 

and 111 nurses.

As part of our ongoing urban-rail coexistence program, in 2019 we invested USD$5.4 

million in the level crossing signaling program to make our operations safer.

We support municipalities in their responsibilities, by signaling horizontally and 

vertically with electronic barriers to avoid vehicles and pedestrians crossing before 

trains pass through, on crossings with the highest number of accidents.

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With the signaling program 
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accidents at level crossings 
by 23%.

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Round house, Patio Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

We have 823 locomotives 
and more than 26,300 rail cars.

84

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WE ARE THE
EXPERIENCE AND
INNOVATION 
OF THE FUTURE

//
“Tamaulipas” platform,
Mexico.

Infrastructure Division
Mexico Projects and Developments (MPD)
Thousands of USD

January - December

Variation

2019

2018

Thousands of USD

%

Sales

Cost of Sales

579,782

626,163

(46,381)

293,671

335,741

(42,070)

Operating income

151,404

160,696

EBITDA

272,389

277,091

(9,291)

(4,702)

(7.4)

(12.5)

(5.8)

(1.7)

EBITDA margin (%)

Income before Taxes 

Taxes Incurred

Deferred tax

Net profit

47.0%

91,519

44.3%

99,194

46,604

48,938

(7,675)

(2,333)

(7.7)

(4.8)

249

1,639

(1,390)

(84.8)

44,666

48,594

(3,929)

(8.1)

Profit margin (%)

7.7%

7.8%

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1

Sonora

Infrastructure Division - Grupo México
Infrastructure Division

6

3

Nuevo León

1

2

3

Combined Cycle Plants
Nacozari, Sonora

Guadalajara Fuel Terminal
Project in development

Monterrey Fuel Terminal
Project in development

10

“Tamaulipas” platform,

11

“Veracruz” platform

12

“Sonora” platform

4

León-Salamanca Highway

13

“Tabasco” platform

5

Silao Bypass

14

“Zacatecas” platform

15

“Campeche” platform

16

“Chihuahua” platform

6

7

8

9

Fenicias Wind Farm
Project in development

El Retiro Wind Farm
Juchitán, Oaxaca

Onshore Drilling Base
Poza Rica, Veracruz

Offshore Drilling Base
Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche

Pacific Ocean

Guanajuato

5

4

8

2

Jalisco

Gulf of 
Mexico

Key

Energy 

Highway

Drilling Rig Mexico

Fuel Terminal

10

13

12

11

Tabasco

Veracruz

7

Oaxaca

16

15

14

9

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SALES
USD$580

MILLION

Infrastructure Division during 2019

The Infrastructure Division is represented by its subsidiary México

 Proyectos y Desarrollos, S. A de CV (MPD), whose main subsidiaries are:

• México  Compañía  Constructora,  SA  de  CV  (MCC):  Participates  in 

engineering and construction activities for infrastructure works.

• Grupo  México  Servicios  de  Ingeniería,  SA  de  CV  (GMSI):  Develops 

engineering projects, supervises construction activities.

• Controladora  de  Infraestructura  Petrolera  México,  SA  de  CV  (CIPM): 

offers drilling services for oil and gas exploration and extraction, as well as related 

value-added services such as foundations engineering and directional drilling.

• Controladora de Infraestructura Energética México, SA de CV (CIEM): 

Generates energy through two combined cycle plants and two wind farms (one 

in operation and the other under construction).

• Concesionaria de Infraestructura del Bajío, SA de CV (CIBSA): operates 

and maintains a highway concession linking Salamanca and León, in Mexico.

• Concesionaria Autopista Silao, SA de CV (CAS): operates and maintains 

the Silao Bypass highway concession.

• Grupo  México  Controladora  de  Combustibles,  SA  de  CV  (GMCC): 

develops fuel transfer and storage terminals.

The EBITDA for the Division was 
USD$272 million.

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In 2019, the Infrastructure Division 
made investments of 
USD$135 million.

The sales of the Infrastructure Division were USD$580 million in 2019, 7% less 

than in 2018, mainly due to the reduction in the price of the gas used to generate 

electrical energy.

EBITDA was USD$272 million, which was due in part to the growth in our number 

of oil platforms (from five to six teams) in operation and to the increase in efficiency 

practically across all our business units.

In 2019, the Infrastructure Division invested USD$135 million, of which:

• USD$50 million was earmarked for the acquisition of the new Fenicias wind 

farm in the north of the country (total investment USD$250 million), which is 

expected to start operating by the first quarter of 2021.

• USD$60 million were allocated to our highway projects (Salamanca-León and 

Silao Bypass).

“Tabasco” platform, Mexico.  //

Oil and gas
CONTROLADORA DE INFRAESTRUCTURA PETROLERA MÉXICO, SA DE CV (CIPM)

In 2019, Controladora de Infraestructura Petrolera México had revenues of USD$174 

• USD$3 million of initial investment will launch the project of our fuel storage 

million and an EBITDA of USD$88 million, which represents an increase of 25% and 

terminals. The remainder of this investment accounts for the CAPEX for the 

29% compared to the previous year.

division’s different business lines.

Additionally, in 2020, USD$412 million will be invested; USD$193 million for the 

Marine drilling

new Fenicias wind farm, USD$71 for our highway projects, USD$95 million in fuel 

The year closed with six operating platforms (Campeche, Tabasco, Chihuahua, 

storage terminal projects at different strategic points in Mexico, and the remainder 

Zacatecas, Veracruz and Tamaulipas platforms). The Zacatecas platform restarted 

as operational CAPEX for the division’s different business lines.

activities in April 2019 after having been suspended since November 2016.

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Operational efficiency of platforms in 2019

99%

The weighted operating efficiency of the platforms during 2019 was 99%.

• Campeche platform had a productivity of 98.9%. It has a contract in place 

until August 2021.

• Tabasco platform had a productivity of 99.2%. It has a contract in place until 

October 2022.

• Chihuahua platform had a productivity of 98.1%. It has a contract in place 

until November 2020.

• Zacatecas platform restarted operations on April 7, 2019 and had a 

productivity of 99.1%. It has a contract in place until May 2020. 

• Veracruz modular platform had a productivity of 99.6%, the best operating 

performance of all our platforms. It has a contract in place until July 2021.

• Tamaulipas modular platform had a productivity of 98.6%. It has a contract 

in place until May 2024.

Onshore Drilling

During 2019, a land drilling contract was obtained for geothermal wells in the San 

Pedro Dome, located in Nayarit, with a private company that generates electricity 

using steam generated from the boreholes.

1. A further extension to its contract with PEMEX is being sought.
2. Work is being done on an extension, which would take the team until at least 2021.

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CONTROLADORA DE INFRAESTRUCTURA ENERGÉTICA MÉXICO, S. A. DE C. V. (CIEM)

During  2019,  CIEM  recorded  a  drop  in  its  production  due  to  lower  consumption 

by our customers and low sales prices in the Wholesale Electricity Market (MEM). 

CIEM net sales in 2019 were USD$226 million and EBITDA was USD$117 million, 

which represents a decrease of 13% and 6% respectively over the previous year.

Grupo México Energía is building the new Fenicias wind farm in the state of Nuevo 

León, which will have a capacity of 168MW to supply electrical energy to our mining 

and metallurgical operations at IMMSA.

MEXICO, ENERGY GENERATOR

We are 

The generating plant decreased sales by 13% and production by 8%, 

building the new 

which  is  equivalent  to  a  decrease  of  282  GWh  vs  2018,  for  a  total 

Fenicias wind farm 

production of 3,450 GWh in 2019. This is a result of the fall in the price 

in the state of 

Nuevo León, with a 

capacity of 168MW, 

to supply

our operations.

of gas. Wholesale Electricity Market and from CFE.

The foregoing represented USD$209 million in total sales and an EBITDA 

of USD$108 million.

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El Retiro Wind Farm

The  wind  farm  generated  161,181  MWh  and  sold  USD$16.8  million,  10%  lower 

in  both  metrics  compared  to  the  previous  year.  EBITDA  was  USD$9.1  million,  a 

28% decrease from 2018. The decrease in sales and EBITDA was mainly due to 

lower wind resources (-8%). The EBITDA margin in US dollars was impacted by a 

strengthening in the exchange rate for 2019 vs. 2018.

In August 2019, the El Retiro Wind Farm became the first private park to receive 

the Clean Industry certificate by PROFEPA, reaffirming our commitment to meet the 

highest environmental standards in all our operations.

The wind farm generated 
161,181 MWh* and had an income 
of USD$16.8 million.

*MWh: megawatt-hour

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MÉXICO COMPAÑÍA CONSTRUCTORA, SA DE CV (MCC)

In 2019, MCC recorded revenues of USD$128 million 

and  an  EBITDA  of  USD$32  million.  Revenues  were 

generated  by  works  contracted  during  the  year  with 

the  Ministry  of  Communications  and  Transportation, 

Buenavista del Cobre, Mexicana de Cobre and Ferromex.

Principal works

• For the railroad industry, the following works were 

• We  continue  with  the  building  work  at  Juchitán 

completed. Reconfiguration of tracks in the Patio 

Specialty Hospital, Oaxaca (92% complete), 

Monterrey, Construction of the Monterrey, Nuevo 

under  development  thanks  to  an  agreement 

León railroad bypass and the MF San Juan-Lobos 

between the Ministry of Health, the Oaxaca State 

Line. In addition, the company continues to work 

Government and the Grupo México Foundation.

on the Celaya Rail Bypass in Guanajuato.

Quality, Occupational Safety and Environmental 

• With  Minera  México,  the  construction  of  the 

Management

new  tailings  deposit  for  Buenavista  del  Cobre 

in  Cananea,  Sonora,  continues  and  is  90% 

• Since 2007 has MCC maintained the certification 

complete.  In  Nacozari,  Sonora,  we  continue  to 

of its comprehensive management  system with 

work  on  raising  the  curtain  of  the  tailings  dam 

validity  until  2019:  Quality  ISO  9001:  2015, 

number 7, currently at 93% completion and it is 

Environmental  ISO  14001:  2015,  Safety  and 

expected to conclude in May 2020.

Health at Work OHSAS 18001: 2007. In 2019, 

the  comprehensive  system  recertification  was 

• In  2019,  the  first  stage  of  construction  of  the 

carried out with validity until 2021 in Quality ISO 

Silao  Bypass  in  the  state  of  Guanajuato  was 

9001:  2015,  Environmental  ISO  14001:  2015 

completed.  The  second  stage  of  this  bypass, 

and the certification of the Safety and Health at 

with a length of 6.2 km, is expected to be built 

Work system is being carried out under the new 

in 2020.

ISO 45001: 2018 standard.

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Aerial view 
of the bypass
in Celaya, 
Guanajuato, 
Mexico.

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//
Silao Bypass, 
Guanajuato,
Mexico.

Freeways
Grupo México Autopistas

We comply with legal and regulatory matters related to 

Potential 2020 projects

In  2019,  Grupo  México  Autopistas  had  revenues  of 

Additionally,  Operadora  de  Infraestructura  del  Bajío, 

occupational health and safety performance, are in full 

USD$43 million, 7.1% more than in 2018.

S.A. DE C.V. (a subsidiary of Grupo México), an entity 

legal compliance, and can emphasize the following:

• Construction of the Zinc Concentrator Plant.

registered  with  the  SCT  and  certified  by  ISO  9001-

• Construction  of  Crushing  Areas  for  the  Lime 

Currently,  Grupo  México  operates  two  highway 

2015, manages and operates the concessions.

• During  2019,  our  operations  had  an  average 

• Construction  of  fuel  storage  terminals  in 

Plant in Agua Prieta, Sonora.

concessions:

monthly  workforce  of  1,862  direct  employees 

Monterrey and Guadalajara. 

1) Salamanca-León Highway: Federal concession 

and more than 390 subcontractors, giving a total 

• Construction of the Southern Bypass of the City 

granted  to  the  Concesionaria  de  Infraestructura 

of 4,739,000 hours worked during the year.

of Pachuca, Hidalgo.

• Construction of the Mayan Train.

• The result of the occupational accident rate index 

was  0.5,  with  zero  fatalities,  the  above  being 

below  the  indicators  stipulated  by  the  OSHA 

agency  (USA)  and  the  Mexican  Chamber  of  the 

Construction Industry. (CMIC).

• The  environmental  and  quality  performance 

audited and certified by third parties is optimal and 

complies with all the resolutions and specifications 

of the company’s construction projects.

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del  Bajío,  SA  de  CV  to  build,  operate,  protect, 

and  maintain  the  81.6  km  highway  in  the  state  of 

Guanajuato for 30 years, until 2041. Its two sections 

are now in operation. During 2019 the daily capacity 

was 13,206 vehicles, surpassing the 2018 figure by 3.7% 

and  representing  an  equivalent  daily  capacity  by 

vehicle type of 20,811 units.

2)  Silao  Bypass:  State  concession  granted  to  the 

Concesionaria  de  Infraestructura  del  Bajío,  SA  de  CV 

to  build,  operate,  protect  and  maintain  the  17.4  km 

highway in the state of Guanajuato for the next 30 years, 

until 2049. Section 2, of 11.6 km, began operations in 

September  2019  and  Section  I  is  scheduled  to  begin 

construction during 2020.

Revenue of 
USD$43 million, 
which represented 
an increase of 7.1% 
compared to 2018.

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Sales during 
2019 reached 
USD$18 million, 
exceeding those 
of 2018 by 5%.

Cadereyta Transfer Terminal
Nuevo León

Escobedo Intermodal Terminal
Nuevo León

Monterrey

Engineering
GRUPO MÉXICO SERVICIOS DE INGENIERÍA, SA DE CV (GMSI)

Fuels
GRUPO MÉXICO CONTROLADORA DE COMBUSTIBLES, SA DE CV (GMCC)

Sales  during  2019  amounted  to  USD$18  million,  exceeding  2018  by  5%; 

The Cadereyta Transfer Terminal in Nuevo León entered operation in June 2019 

improvements  were  secured  in  all  business  lines  (engineering  personnel 

and registered operations of more than 1 million liters transferred per day (6,300 

management and construction supervision) with a 17% higher EBITDA compared 

barrels or 10 gasoline and diesel tank trucks) equivalent to 10% of the total demand 

to the previous year, resulting in the highest level of production in the history of 

in Monterrey. Its annual income was USD$1.1 million, with an EBITDA margin of 44%.

the company. Likewise, there was a growth in the workforce of 26% reaching 

471 employees at the end of 2019.

EBITDA result

17% higher

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GMCC is currently developing two fuel storage terminals (Monterrey and Guadalajara) 

that have signed contracts for 10 years and 100% of the assigned capacity. GMCC 

will  carry  out  construction  during  2020  and  part  of  2021,  expected  to  enter 

operation in 4Q2021 and 2Q2022 respectively. These terminals are the first phase 

of a wider plan aimed at constructing and operating other terminals through key 

axes to complete the logistics chain of fuel importers and marketers.

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WE ARE THE 
REFLECTION OF OUR
TIRELESS
COMMUNITY 

//

Tree Planting Day.

Dr. Vagón
1.4 MILLION

MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS

Totally free

Grupo México Foundation

Grupo México Foundation (FGM) is a non-profit organization whose objective is to 

promote the well-being of Mexico through health and social development programs, 

as  well  as  strategic  alliances  with  other  civil  society  organizations  (CSOs)  in  the 

country. Grupo México Foundation guides its actions based on four axes:

·  Health 

·  Environment

·  Support for Institutions

·  Education and Culture

//
High school
- La Caridad 
Educational 
Center, Sonora,
Mexico

Health

As part the health care promotion strategic axis, the Grupo México Foundation, in 

association with Grupo México Transportes, operates the “Dr. Vagón” program, the 

Health Train.

“Dr. Railcar,” The Health Train

In 2019, “Dr. Railcar” celebrated five years in operation. Since its inception, this 

initiative has provided more than 1.4 million free comprehensive medical services 

to more than 360,000 patients in 226 communities in 22 states of the Mexican 

Republic. “Dr.  Vagón” has traveled more than  82,000  kilometers  to  provide  free 

health services to those who need it most. 

Strategic allies and results of “Dr. Railcar” 2019

The  work  carried  out  by  “Dr.  Railcar”  in  2019  was  the  result  of  teamwork  with 

our strategic allies, allowing us to provide specialized care, make use of more and 

better equipment, donate drugs, medical and rehabilitation equipment, and carry 

out studies, among many other things.

For this reason, we would like to acknowledge the excellence and professionalism 

of  our  allies:  Essilior,  FUCAM,  Audiotech  Foundation,  Farmacias  del  Ahorro 

Foundation, MVS Radio Foundation, LAPI and Takeda.

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“Dr. Vagón,” the Health Train in Sonora, Mexico. 

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We thank all our 
strategic allies that make 
this project possible.

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18
States visited

107,943 
Free medication

456,028  
Medical services

217
Communities served

1,900
Hearing aids

111,268
Patients

8,016
Patients seen at the
Integrated Diabetic Patient Clinic

16,376 
Pairs of glasses

748
IUD's

235
Vasectomies

40,859
Radiological screenings

9,265
Mammographies

64,103
Laboratory tests, desk studies
and specialized consultations for the 
timely treatment of diabetic nephropathy, 
diabetic retinopathy, among others.

2,205
Psychological counseling sessions

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// “Dr. Railcar,” the Health Train in Veracruz, Mexico.

Since 2014, year by 
year, the number of 
medical consultations 
has increased 30%.

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Environment

Mexicanos Sembrando

The “Mexicanos Sembrando” is a program of Grupo México Foundation that aims to 

contribute to the reforestation of the country, restore its ecosystems and mitigate the 

effects of climate change.

During 2019 we donated 2.1 million trees to 

municipalities in 25 states of Mexico.

The  main  species  we  plant  grow  in  urban  areas  and  are  fast  growing,  such  as 

White Cedar, Ash, Trueno, Palm and Jacaranda. In addition, we plant species that 

are used for the reforestation of previously forested areas such as: Acchi de cochi 

oak, white oak, Apache pine, Madroño, Táscal or Táscate, Huata, Huizache, Pirul, 

African Karee and Trueno or Troeno.

Grupo México Foundation’s nurseries are the largest of the private sector and have 

a  high-tech  irrigation  system,  greenhouses,  and  shade  netting  with  the  capacity 

to produce 5 million trees annually. They grow more than 200 indigenous species 

from different regions of Mexico, which help to stabilize ecosystems.

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Nursery and 
greenhouse for 
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In 2019 we reforested 2,166 
hectares which is equivalent to 
3,033 soccer fields.

23 hectares reforested on the 9th Tree Planting Day 

24thousand

pines planted 

2,246  volunteers  participated  in  our  ninth  Fundación  Grupo  México  Tree  Planting  Day  including  employees 

of  Grupo  México,  allies  of  Cinemex  and  Grupo  México  Foundation.  24,000  pine  trees  were  planted  on  the 

23-hectare “La Boquera” site in the municipality of Huixquilucan, State of Mexico. Several of our allies joined us 

in this activity: Nutriwell, Grisi, Coca Cola, ManPower Group, Bio Rad, Estafeta, CMR, LAPI, Hogan Lovells, Sura, 

KPMG, Posadas and Fundación CIE.

Vagón Verde

Since  2015,  in  coordination  with  Grupo  México  Transportes,  we  have  transported  and  donated  trees  to  the 

communities through which the railroad passes. The main objective is to support the reforestation actions of the 

Mexicanos Sembrando program and create awareness among children about caring for the environment, as well 

as to encourage recycling activities. In 2019, we donated 416,000 trees of 24 different species to 19 municipalities 

in Mexico.

Vagón Verde.

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Tree Planting Day.

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Support for Institutions

Network of Business Associations and Foundations

The Network of Business Associations and Foundations (La Red, or the Network) is 

a site of institutional convergence and liaison that fosters a culture of collaboration 

among civil society organizations for the development of skills and best practices.

In order to achieve this we organize trainings, forums, workshops, networking spaces, 

lectures and seminars that allow us to share ideas and knowledge that strengthens 

the structure of the participating organizations and institutions.

We have 232 allies among Business Foundations, Socially Responsible Companies, 

Social Agencies, Universities, Government Bodies and more than 4,000 Civil Society 

Organizations (CSOs).

• 135 Business foundations 

• 68 Social agencies and legal advisers

• 11 Academic organizations

• 18 International and governmental organizations

The activities of the Network include training for its members and affiliates.

During 2019 we organized 131 on-site workshops, representing 646 hours of training 

on  a  range  of  issues  that  allow  these  organizations  to  advance  their  projects  and 

consolidate themselves, to the benefit of their goals.

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The distribution of issues in these training sessions during 2019 was:

• Fundraising and management 22%

• Institutional development and project management 20%

• Legal issues 15%

• Human resources development 12%

• Communication and social marketing 10%

• Financial and fiscal 8%

• Volunteers 3%

• Other items 10%

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During 2019, the Network 
trained, on average, 472 people 
each month.

Network of Associations Expo

At the Network we work closely with the Centro Mexicano Pro Bono and Appleseed 

The Network of Business Associations and Foundations of Grupo México Foundation 

México in training for lawyers and legal firms specialized in social development issues.

organize the Network of Associations Expo event with the aim of creating a space 

for liaison and face-to-face meetings between CSOs in Mexico and to strengthen 

Thanks to the digital platform “The Network”, we have a presence in many countries 

contacts. In 2019 around 400 people from more than 200 CSOs attended with 

including: Argentina, Brazil, El Salvador, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, 

the  participation  of  experts  and  leaders  in  social  issues  presenting  the  main 

Guatemala, Peru, Venezuela, Spain and the United States.

trends and programs that contribute to the strengthening and better operation of 

Mexican CSOs.

The Network has 
provided 199 legal 
advice sessions to Civil 
Society Organizations.

EnREDados Podcast 

In  2019,  we  developed  the  EnREDados  podcast  as  a  communication  tool  that 

allows  us  to  disseminate  the  work,  experiences  and  actions  of  the  leaders  and 

representatives of the Network’s allies, in addition to giving space to experts on 

social and sustainable issues.

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Education and Culture

We have three key programs that allow us to influence the intellectual and emotional 

development of children and young people in Mexico. These are the educational workshops 

and volunteer programs of Grupo México and the publishing projects of the FGM. 

Education, professional development and teaching materials workshops  

Since 2016 we have worked together with government agencies to promote education 

and development for girls, boys and young people through educational materials on 

health with information and teaching resources.

The  material  is  accessible  to  all  people  who  wish  to  consult  it  through  the  platform 

educacionsaludyvida.org. During 2019, the platform received more than 46,000 visits 

and materials were downloaded 11,120 times. Through this platform and jointly with our 

allies we also provide psychological and legal advice in online discussion forums.

In collaboration with the NEMI AC Foundation, we coordinated the delivery of 500 

workshops for 56,000 students in 61 high schools and 27 colleges in: Angangueo, 

Michoacán; Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche; Charcas, San Luis Potosí; Guerrero 

Negro,  Baja  California  Sur;  Nacozari,  Esqueda,  Cananea  and  Guaymas,  Sonora; 

Santa Bárbara and Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua; Sombrerete, Zacatecas. The workshops 

addressed  topics  such  as  addictions,  intelligent  communication,  sexual  education, 

entrepreneurship, financial education, violence, and nutrition.

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Booklet I eat, enjoy and nourish myself

 
 
 
 
Volunteer Day

The participation of civil society in volunteering activities creates resilient communities 

and  builds  social  cohesion  and  trust.  The  Volunteer  Day  was  held  for  the  seventh 

consecutive  year,  with  collaborators  from  the  three  divisions  of  Grupo  México  and 

Cinemex together with their families, bringing together their efforts and intention to 

benefit the communities where we have a presence.

The solidarity of this great team was reflected in the rejuvenation of schools, public 

spaces, homes, retirement homes and community dining rooms, by exterior and interior 

painting, rehabilitation of recreational areas, afforestation of green areas, as well as 

spending time with the beneficiaries of these activities.

1,223 employees from Grupo México and Cinemex took part, along with their families, 

friends and staff from the beneficiary institutions, added up to a total of over 10,000 

volunteers in Mexico, Peru and the United States. In total, 52 institutions from 27 

communities in 14 states of Mexico, 2 in the United States and 3 departments of Peru 

were benefited.

Vacations with Meaning

//

Book cover “Pumpkin, Fruit of the Mexican Garden,”
edited by GM Foundation.

Grupo México Foundation Publishing

For 10 years we have edited and published a book each year on the ingredients and 

essential products of Mexican cuisine, in order to preserve this UNESCO intangible 

heritage of humanity. In 2019 the book was dedicated to beans and their significance 

in Mexican cuisine and traditions. The book “Beans, Roots and History” is a finalist 

Grupo  México  Foundation  offers  the  staff  of  Grupo  México’s  corporate  offices  the 

in the Gourmand World Cook Awards in the Single Theme category.

opportunity to contribute to the development of the communities where the company 

is  present through  volunteer actions called  “Vacations with  Meaning”. In 2019 the 

In 2019 we supported, through the Fiscal Stimulus to Cinema (EFICINE) program, 

communities visited by this initiative were Tacná, Ilabaya, Miramar and Ilo, benefiting 

the  film  project  La  Novia  de  América,  from  the  production  company  Grupo 

354 people.

Guanábana Cine.

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Cinemex Awareness Program

As  part  of  the  strategic  axis  of  Support  for  Institutions  and  in  collaboration  with 

Cinemex, the following Cinemex Awareness programs are in successful operation:

Beneficiary Premier

Every  year  in  cinemas  belonging  to  Cinemex,  Grupo  México  Foundation  donates 

premiers, in which each beneficiary CSO carries out a ticket sale and raises funds that 

are also matched by Grupo México Foundation.

During 2019 we held 33 
premieres, raising more than 
MXN$1.5 million in benefit of 
28 organizations.

Social Mini-Film (“Cineminuto”)

In 2019, with 14 mini-films, the organizations had the opportunity to publicize their 

work in a minute-long film, before film screenings at Cinemex complexes, achieving 

greater visibility for the benefit of their causes.

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The Mini-Films helped to publicize 
the work of 14 civil society 
organizations in 270 Cinemex 
complexes in Mexico.

Institutions benefited in 2019
with the Social Mini-Film

FUCAM A.C.

Fundación Nemi A.C.

Congregación Mariana
Trinitaria A.C.

Care for women with 
breast cancer

Support for the promotion of 
Civil Society Organizations

Support for communities living 
in extreme poverty

Fundación del Empresariado
Chihuahuense, A.C.

Education for children and youth 
in the Sierra Tarahumara

Mexican Red Cross

National collection 2019

Autismo A.B.P.

Fundación Fraternidad
sin Fronteras I.A.P.

Alumbra, una luz contra
el abuso sexual infantil

Colegio el Girasol, A.C.

Fundación Gentera A.C.

Promote early detection and 
care of autism

Care for people abandoned by 
their families and by society

Prevention of sexual violence 
against children

Quality education for children 
from low-income families

Integration of low-income 
people into formal education

Convivencia sin Violencia A.C.

Dpie, Pasos en Acción

Prevention of violence and education 
about its consequences

Labor inclusion and donation 
of prostheses to amputees

Visión Mundial de México A.C.

Care for children in poverty

Juguetón A.C.

Nationwide donations of toys

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Cinemex Race

Since 2009 we have held the Cinemex Race to raise funds for various civil 

organizations. In 2019 the race celebrated its 10th anniversary. The money raised in 

this edition was a million Mexican pesos that we gave to Fraternidad sin Fronteras 

I.A.P Foundation, which cares for people with mental disabilities who suffer from 

family and social neglect.

Social Marketing Campaigns

In Cinemex’s snack kiosks, the Grupo México Foundation offers an exclusive combo 

to support organizations. A percentage of the profit of every combo is collected over 

8 weeks and the amount raised is donated to various causes. In 2019 we donated 

MXN$1.8 million.

Organizations benefited:

• Desarrollo Integral de la Juventud Oaxaqueña A.C.

• Fraternidad sin Fronteras I.A.P.

• Alzheimer Mexico IAP

Marquee campaign

During 2019, 2,700 posters were exhibited on the marquee of 270 cinema complexes 

over 48 weeks throughout Mexico, for the benefit of various Civil Organizations.

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Starting gun of the 10th Cinemex Race.

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We gave a million of Mexican pesos to Fundación Fraternidad sin Fronteras I.A.P.

1 million

 
 
 
 
GRUPO MÉXICO 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Germán Larrea Mota Velasco

President 

Patrimonial Advisor

Claudio X. González Laporte

Independent Director

Xavier García de Quevedo

Prudencio López Martínez

Executive Vice President

Patrimonial Advisor 

Oscar González Rocha

Executive Vice President 

Patrimonial Advisor

Alfredo Casar Pérez

Patrimonial Advisor

Luis Castelazo Morales

Patrimonial Advisor

Fernando López Guerra Larrea

Patrimonial Advisor

Emilio Carrillo Gamboa

Patrimonial Advisor 

Independent Secretary

Independent Director

Antonio Madero Bracho

Independent Director

Carlos Prieto Sierra

Independent Director

Carlos Rojas Mota Velasco

Independent Director

Fernando Ruiz Sahagún

Independent Director

Antonio del Valle Ruiz

Independent Director

Rolando Vega Saénz

Independent Director

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BOARD

Germán Larrea Mota Velasco

CEO

Xavier García de Quevedo 

Executive Vice-President

MINING DIVISION

AMERICAS MINING CORPORATION

BOARD

Germán Larrea Mota Velasco

Jorge Jáuregui Morales

President of the Board

Director of Human Resources

Oscar González Rocha

Jorge Lazalde Psihas

CEO

Counsel

Lourdes Aranda Bezaury

Director of Communication and Institutional Relations

Xavier García de Quevedo

Executive Vice-President

Francisco López Guerra Larrea

Director of Sustainability

Marlene Finny de la Torre

Administration and Finance Director 

Lillie Hernández Minor

Counsel

Juan Carlos Jaques Garcés

Audit Director

Miguel Valdés Neaves

Director of Administration and Control

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Vidal Muhech Dip

Director of the Board

Daniel Chávez Carreón

Director of Operations

Ernesto Ríos Patrón

Director of Engineering and Construction 

Raquel Tobar Sáinz

Director of New Business and Finance

Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada

René Verde Guzmán

Director of Marketing, 

General Director ASARCO

Oscar González Barrón

Administration and Finance Director

Information Technology Director

Rafael Ríos García

Security Director

Raúl Jacob Ruisanchez

Mauricio Ibañez Campos

Administration and Finance Director Southern Peru

Legal and Corporate Governance Director

Jorge Meza Viveros

Operations Director Southern Peru

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SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TRANSPORTATION DIVISION

GRUPO MÉXICO TRANSPORTES

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Germán Larrea Mota Velasco

Luis Miguel Palomino Bonilla

President of the Board

Independent Director

Germán Larrea Mota Velasco

Patrimonial Advisor

Carlos Noriega Arias

Patrimonial Advisor

Oscar González Rocha

Executive Vice-President 

Patrimonial Advisor

Xavier García de Quevedo

Executive Vice-President 

Patrimonial Advisor

Alfredo Casar Pérez

Patrimonial Advisor

Vicente Ariztegui Andreve

Independent Director

Enrique Castillo Sánchez Mejorada

Independent Director

Rafael Mac Gregor Anciola

Independent Director

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Gilberto Perezalonso Cifuentes

Independent Director

Xavier García de Quevedo

Lorenzo Reyes Retana Padilla

Patrimonial Advisor

Patrimonial Advisor

Carlos Ruíz Sacristán

Independent Director

Jorge Lazalde Psihas

Secretary

Roberto Slim Seade

Patrimonial Advisor

Christian Lippert Helguera

Secretary

Alfredo Casar Pérez   

Patrimonial Advisor

Jaime Corredor Esnaola

Patrimonial Advisor

Arturo Elías Ayub

Patrimonial Advisor

Eduardo Joaquín Gallástegui Armella

Patrimonial Advisor

Hugo Rafael Gómez Díaz

Patrimonial Advisor

Fernando López Guerra Larrea

Patrimonial Advisor

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GRUPO MÉXICO TRANSPORTES

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Germán Larrea Mota Velasco

President of the Board

Alfredo Casar Pérez

CEO

Fernando López Guerra Larrea

Managing Director

Isaac Franklin Unkind

Administration and Finance Director

Hugo Rafael Gómez Díaz

Director of Operations

Lorenzo Reyes Retana Padilla

Corporate Projects Director

Jorge Márquez Abreu

Commercial Director

Nathan Aspund

CEO Florida East Coast (FEC)

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INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION

MEXICO PROJECTS AND DEVELOPMENTS

Germán Larrea Mota Velasco

Ricardo Arce Castellanos

President of the Board

Oil and Gas, Engineering and Construction Director

Xavier García de Quevedo

Javier Gómez Aguilar

CEO

Counsel

Francisco Zinser González

Héctor Raúl Huerta Avendaño

Managing Director

Engineering Services Director 

Mario Fernando Chávez Galas

Julio Francisco Larrea Mena

Administration and Finance Director

Construction Director Mexico

Jorge Agüero Navarro

Highway Director

Gustavo Ortega Gómez

Energy Director

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GRUPO MÉXICO FOUNDATION

Germán Larrea Mota Velasco

President

Jessica Pons Fernández

Deputy Director General

Network of Associations and Environment

Health

Karla Díaz Castro

Administrative Manager, “Dr. Railcar,” The Health Train

Dr. Ricardo Reyes Díaz

Medical Manager, “Dr. Railcar,” The Health Train

Aura Patiño Lona

Operational Manager, “Dr. Railcar,” The Health Train

Institutional Support 

Lucero Vallejo Durán

Manager, Cinemex Awareness Program

Education and Culture 

Beatriz Crispín Gámez

Manager, Education and Culture

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