Bolivia advances lithium project

Bolivia's government is moving ahead with pilot work on producing lithium from the vast brines in the Salar de Uyuni, but may consider opening the door to private companies at some point in the future. All work at the moment is 100% controlled by...

Mineworkers protest in Bolivia

About 150 workers marched this week in Bolivia's capital, La Paz, demanding government intervention to disputes over two mines – one privately owned and one under government control. The Himalaya mine, which produces tungsten and is located 50...