La Revancha mine
La Revancha mine, full name Ampliación La Revancha and often known as the Chicomuselo baryte mine is a baryte mine, located in Chicomuselo, in Chiapas, Mexico.
| Location | |
|---|---|
La Revancha mine La Revancha mine | |
| Location | San Ramón village, Chicomuselo |
| State | Chiapas |
| Country | Mexico |
| Coordinates | 15°47′N 92°49′W |
| Production | |
| Products | Baryte |
| Owner | |
| Company | Blackfire Exploration |
| Year of acquisition | 2006 |
The mine located in North Americas largest baryte reserves.
The mine opened in 2007, and was met with opposition from the local community, led by activist Mariano Abarca, who was assassinated in 2009. The mine was closed shortly after the assassination, briefly opened after a court appeal and then closed in 2010, after federal court appeal. In 2023, activists reported that the mine reopened.
The mine is owned by Blackfire Exploration.
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