Bolivia: Pursuing Sustainable Lithium Mining
Security Theme
Strategic Competition
Keywords
Critical Minerals, Lithium Bolivia Latin America
Description
The article examines the challenges and opportunities in lithium mining in South American countries, focusing on Bolivia's vast lithium reserves. It highlights the environmental and social perils of traditional lithium mining techniques, emphasizing the need for fair assessments and sustainable practices. Bolivia's shift to direct lithium extraction is discussed as a more environmentally friendly option, but challenges such as technical knowledge and infrastructure gaps are noted. The article suggests fostering multistakeholder partnerships, including foreign investors, to ensure a sustainable and mutually beneficial lithium mining industry, promoting regional cooperation for nearshoring lithium supply chains.
Bolivia: Pursuing Sustainable Lithium Mining
The article examines the challenges and opportunities in lithium mining in South American countries, focusing on Bolivia's vast lithium reserves. It highlights the environmental and social perils of traditional lithium mining techniques, emphasizing the need for fair assessments and sustainable practices. Bolivia's shift to direct lithium extraction is discussed as a more environmentally friendly option, but challenges such as technical knowledge and infrastructure gaps are noted. The article suggests fostering multistakeholder partnerships, including foreign investors, to ensure a sustainable and mutually beneficial lithium mining industry, promoting regional cooperation for nearshoring lithium supply chains.