The world's largest known lithium deposit exists within a vast salt pan called the Salar de Uyuni, which stretches for ...

“Bolivia may be rich in natural resources, but it is a very poor nation, which makes the prospects of autonomously operating lithium-mining projects slim,” says the Harvard International Revie ...

A China-funded steel plant in Bolivia, long in planning, is set to commence production this month, covering half of Bolivia's ...

Vital for many technologies and the clean energy sector, lithium is coveted. Four countries produce this 'white gold', but ...

Bolivia is stepping up efforts to tap the world’s biggest lithium deposits, readying deals with new investors to build processing plants despite low prices and growing opposition from lawmakers ...

Bolivia secures $2 billion from Russia and China to secure 49,000 tons in annual lithium production capacity. Regional leaders seek responsible mining, while foreign academics question effective ...

Protesters in Bolivia disrupted a government conference Thursday that was discussing lithium contracts with Chinese and ...

Chinese electric carmaker BYD acquired mineral rights for two plots of land in a lithium-rich part of Brazil in 2023, ...

These deals are currently awaiting congressional approval. Bolivian state lithium mining company YLB president Omar Alarcon said: "With the two new contracts, we plan to reach 49,000t [tonnes] of ...