Tragic Discovery: Kidnapped Canadian Workers Found Dead in Mexico

Tue Feb 10 2026 03:09:55 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A Canadian mining firm's employees, abducted from a project site in Mexico, have been confirmed dead, as families mourn the loss and seek justice.

Ten workers from Vizsla Silver Corp, a Canadian mining company, were reported missing after being kidnapped in Mexico. Recent reports confirm that some have been found dead, with the company awaiting official verification from authorities. The firm expressed its devastation over the loss and extended condolences to the victims' families.

A Canadian mining company has announced that some of its workers, who were abducted from a project site in Mexico last month, have been found dead.

Ten employees of the Vancouver-based Vizsla Silver Corp went missing on January 23 when they were taken from a mining site near Concordia, Mexico. The company reported that family members of some of the kidnapped workers informed them of their relatives' death.

Vizsla Silver Corp stated, 'We are awaiting confirmation from the Mexican authorities and will provide further updates as appropriate.'

Michael Konnert, president and CEO of Vizsla, expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, declaring, 'We are devastated by this outcome and the tragic loss of life.' Konnert offered condolences to the deceased families, assuring that efforts would continue for the safe recovery of those still missing.

One family member revealed to CBC News that he had identified the body of his 43-year-old brother, José Manuel Castañeda Hernández, a geologist. His brother Jaime expressed the profound pain of the situation, lamenting, 'In truth, this has been very painful to be here, in a place where we don't want to be. There's no justice with what's happening.'

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges and dangers faced by workers in mining industries, particularly in regions plagued by violence and crime.