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Bolivia's President-elect Targets Urgent Lithium Export Boost

11/8/2025

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Bolivia's President-elect Rodrigo Paz seeks to boost lithium exports by reviewing contracts with Chinese and Russian companies and enacting new legislation.
Experts warn the move is urgent to avoid falling behind in lithium markets.
The outgoing government’s direct-extraction techniques have not yet achieved commercial viability.
Analysts say to leverage existing progress rather than restart production, noting Chile remains ahead.

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Story summary

Bolivia's President-elect Rodrigo Paz seeks to boost lithium exports by reviewing contracts with Chinese and Russian companies and enacting new legislation.
Experts warn the move is urgent to avoid falling behind in lithium markets.
The outgoing government’s direct-extraction techniques have not yet achieved commercial viability.
Analysts say to leverage existing progress rather than restart production, noting Chile remains ahead.