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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 Updates


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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... 


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