Five employees of Canadian mine found dead in Mexico, authorities say

Mexican authorities say they are working to identify five other bodies after 10 workers were kidnapped last month.Published On 10 Feb 2026Five of 10 employees who were abducted from a Canadian-run mine in Mexico last month have been confirmed as dead, authorities said.Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office said on Monday that authorities have identified five bodies found at a property in El Verde, a rural locality in the state of Sinaloa, and are working to identify the remains of five other people.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Jamal Elshayyal: inside the war for journalism’s futurelist 2 of 4United Nations presses for answers on US funding commitmentslist 3 of 4Landmark cases on social media’s impact on children begin this week in USlist 4 of 4Trump opposes Israeli annexation of occupied West Bank: White Houseend of list“It is important to note that prosecutorial authorities have remained in contact with the victims’ relatives,” the office said in a statement.“In the cases where the bodies have already been identified, they will be transferred to the states of Zacatecas in two cases, as well as to Chihuahua, Sonora, and Guerrero,” it added.Authorities, who last week arrested four people in connection with the case, will continue gathering evidence to ensure the killings “do not go unpunished”, the office said without providing information on a possible motive.Vizsla Silver, the operator of the Panuco gold and silver mine located near Mazatlan, Sinaloa, said earlier on Monday that it had been informed by a number of families that their loved ones had been found dead.“We are devastated by this outcome and the tragic loss of life. Our deepest condolences are with our colleagues’ families, friends and co-workers, and the entire community of Concordia,” Michael Konnert, president and CEO of Vizsla Silver, said in a statement.“Our focus remains on the safe recovery of those who remain missing and on supporting all affected families and our people during this incredibly difficult time,” Konnert said.