Melissa Sanderson

Provides exploration and mining services

The Arizona-Mexico Commission is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening economic, cultural, and political ties between Arizona and Mexico, Arizona’s largest trading partner. The commission supports international commerce through initiatives like the Arizona Trade & Investment Office in Mexico, infrastructure improvements at border ports of entry, and advocacy for policies benefiting cross-border trade and investment. The private company is based in Phoenix, AZ. Chaired by Governor Katie Hobbs, the commission promotes cross-border collaboration through public-private partnerships and binational committees that address sectors such as agribusiness, economic development, education, emergency management, energy, environment, health services, real estate, security, tourism, transportation, and infrastructure. These committees, co-chaired by leaders from Arizona and Sonora, meet regularly to advance shared priorities and report outcomes to state governors. It collaborates with academic and government partners to provide data-driven insights, including reports on trade under the USMCA agreement, to inform policy and business decisions. The commission fosters engagement by offering membership, hosting events, and providing resources such as economic indicators, trade information, and guidance on cross-border travel and business expansion. Its mission centers on enhancing Arizona’s economic position through sustained binational cooperation, leveraging the strengths of both public and private sectors to address mutual challenges and opportunities in the Arizona-Mexico megaregion.

Engages in mining and metal refining properties

Operates as a foreign affairs organization

Engages in mining and exploration of rare earth elements

Engages in gold, silver and mineral mining