10/16/2026
Oroco believes getting to school shouldn’t depend on where you live.
For students in 5 rural communities of Choix, Mexico, where Oroco's Santo Tomás Copper Project is located, reliable school transportation was an ongoing challenge. Until now, the municipality had relied on government vehicles to help students get to school.
To help address this issue, Oroco and our operating partner, Minera Tempisque, purchased and donated a dedicated school bus to the Municipality of Choix.
The bus will benefit more than 35 families across Los Chinos, Techobampo, El Cedrito, El Nacimiento and Mezquite Caído, providing more reliable school transportation.
Under Mayor Yoni Gamez’s leadership, the municipality will cover ongoing operating and maintenance costs.
A heartfelt thank you to Mayor Gámez Vázquez and the Choix Municipal Government (Ayuntamiento de Choix 2024-2027) for their partnership and for sharing our commitment to supporting local families and improving access to education.