Colquiri Conflict Continues
In late May 2012, conflict erupted in Colquiri, a mining district about 350km south of La Paz. Salaried and cooperative miners who work in different areas of the same mine…
Mallku Khota Mining Mess: Analysis
Bolivian Mining Conflict in Mallku Khota: Analysis The violent conflict around the Mallku Khota mining area and subsequent nationalization of the mineral deposit highlight the recurring issues in Bolivia of…
Timeline of Bolivian Mining Conflict in Mallku Khota
The several violent, reoccurring conflicts in northern Potosí over the presence of a Canadian mining company have finally been at least temporarily resolved by an agreement by the Morales government…
Is Bolivia Ready to Export Lithium?
On October 11, Bolivia’s Mining Minister Jose Pimentel stated that Bolivia plans to start production of lithium carbonate and potassium chloride for export this month, and expects a finalized product…