Bolivia Seeks to Mine Rare Earths
Bolivia is planning to develop the extraction of technology metals and rare earths
Bolivia is planning to develop the extraction of technology metals and rare earths
The formal agreement marks the final step of the so-called devolution process that transfers responsibilities and powers from the federal to the local government.
More international cooperation is needed to avoid raw material shortages.
New plan builds upon recent critical minerals, batteries, and semiconductor strategies.
Plan’s volume up sharply since its first announcement. Samsung and Hynix are among the leading firms.
In addition to uncertainties regarding the environmental impact, there are geopolitical questions, as other countries are also claiming the designated area.