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Bolivia

Bolivia is a landlocked country in central South America. The constitutional capital is Sucre, while La Paz serves as the seat of government and is the administrative capital. With a population of about 12-million, Bolivia has a mixed economy heavily dependent on natural resource extraction, particularly mining and hydrocarbons. The country is one of the world's leading producers of lithium, tin, silver and zinc, and holds significant reserves of natural gas. Key export commodities include minerals, natural gas, soybeans and coca products. The currency is the boliviano. Bolivia operates as a unitary presidential republic and is a member of the Union of South American Nations, the Andean Community and the Organization of American States. The mining sector has historically been central to Bolivia's economy, though the industry faces challenges related to infrastructure, regulatory uncertainty and community relations. Bolivia's vast lithium deposits in the Uyuni salt flats have attracted international interest as demand for battery metals grows. The country gained independence from Spain in 1825 and is named after Simón Bolívar, the Venezuelan leader who played a key role in Latin American liberation.

Bolivia News


Lithium site in Argentina
US to fund $7bn of Argentina mineral, energy projects, document shows
23rd September 2026 By: Reuters

The US Export-Import Bank plans to fund up to $7-billion worth of critical minerals and energy projects in Argentina, according to a document seen by Reuters, as part of a push to deepen economic... 


Image of lithium ore
Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes lithium brine project, Argentina – update
26th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Ganfeng Lithium Group Co and Lithium Argentina are seeking a third investor for the project. 


Race to execute is key to S America success
19th June 2026

South America is increasingly becoming one of the most strategically important mining regions for the future stability of global copper and lithium supply. Chile, Peru and Argentina sit at the... 


Gold bars
Americas-focused explorer Golden Minerals secures investment from mine mogul Watson
25th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed precious metals and copper explorer Golden Minerals has closed a private placement equity financing with a privately held firm based in Vancouver called Streamline Metals, which now owns... 


Rio Tinto Rincon lithium project area
Argentina sees lithium and copper exports at $32.7bn in ten years
7th May 2026 By: Reuters

Argentina expects to export $12.1-billion worth of lithium and $20.6-billion worth of copper in ten years, up from $6-billion in mining exports last year, the South American country's mining... 


SKF South Africa welcomes Andres Vera as Managing Director to lead Southern Africa regional growth and advance SKF OneAfrica 2030 strategy
SKF South Africa welcomes Andres Vera as Managing Director to lead Southern Africa regional growth and advance SKF OneAfrica 2030 strategy
31st March 2026

Newly appointed Managing Director of SKF South Africa, Andres Vera, shares his five-year vision for the company: “Africa is a key growth engine for SKF and it is my aim to position the company as... 


Minister Tim Hodgson at the PDAC Convention this week
Canada sharpens critical minerals pitch at PDAC Convention
4th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada used the global stage at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention to sharpen its pitch as a critical minerals superpower, unveiling new funding vehicles,... 


Nevada tops annual global mining survey rankings, China ranks last
Nevada tops annual global mining survey rankings, China ranks last
26th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nevada is the world’s most attractive mining jurisdiction, while China ranks last, according to the 2025 Annual Survey of Mining Companies published by the Fraser Institute on Thursday. The... 


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Hombre Muerto West lithium project, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile – update
6th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Galan Lithium has secured A$40-million through an institutional placement to support a 30% expansion of Phase 1 production. 


Bolivia pledges to honor energy, lithium deals to reassure investors
19th January 2026 By: Reuters

Bolivia’s centrist government will respect all existing hydrocarbons and lithium agreements as part of a push to rebuild investor confidence after years of instability, the country’s energy... 


Bolivia is rethinking lithium deals with China, Russia in US pivot
7th November 2025 By: Bloomberg

Bolivia is awash in the battery metal lithium, but the resource is nearly all trapped underground. President-elect Rodrigo Paz, who takes office Saturday, is vowing to finally bring Bolivia into... 


Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams
Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Bolivia's election of centrist Rodrigo Paz is raising cautious hopes that a more market-friendly leader could pave the way for international investment in the country's ample lithium reserves after... 


Lithium salt flats in South America
Bolivia election: What you need to know
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

Almost eight-million Bolivians are set to vote on August 17 for a new president, vice president and all legislative seats - 26 senators and 130 deputies. Ex-President Evo Morales, Bolivia's... 


The midnight sun at the Kevitsa mine in Finland.
Finland regains top spot in global mining investment rankings, Ethiopia ranks last
15th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Finland has reclaimed the top spot as the world’s most attractive jurisdiction for mining investment, climbing 16 places to lead the Fraser Institute’s 2025 Annual Survey of Mining Companies. The... 


Lithium ore
Bolivian congress brawls over China, Russia lithium deals
4th July 2025 By: Reuters

Bolivia's energy minister was doused with water and pelted with garbage on Thursday as chaos erupted in congress during a debate on controversial lithium contracts with Chinese and Russian firms... 


An image of deforestation in Venezuela
Experts, indigenous peoples’ leaders call for ethical practices in meeting critical minerals demand
7th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Experts and indigenous peoples’ leaders have called for an end to rights abuses and environmental destruction driven by the growing global demand for critical minerals. In a briefing on April 30,... 


Chile has 28% more lithium than previous estimates, studies find
8th April 2025 By: Reuters

Chile's total lithium resources are 28% greater than previously estimated, according to new studies of salt flats in the northern Antofagasta region that show a higher amount of the battery metal,... 


Bolivia wildcat mining clash sees explosions as six reported dead
3rd April 2025 By: Reuters

A violent clash between two groups of Bolivian miners disputing the exploitation of small gold deposits left six people dead and some others missing, a mining cooperative representative said on... 


Battery minerals demand expected to outpace supply – McKinsey
Battery minerals demand expected to outpace supply – McKinsey
24th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Demand for battery raw materials will outpace base-case supply for certain materials, requiring additional investment and leading to fear of shortages and price volatility, among other challenges,... 


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