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23 May 2023

Processing Startup for Indium in Bolivia

Processing Startup Bolivia Indium

State‑owned Empresa Metalurgica Vinto S.A. announced plans to construct a new zinc‑concentrate refinery in Bolivia that will process indium, gallium, and germanium, marking the second such facility in South America.

2008

Mine Restart for Bismuth in Bolivia

Mine Restart Bolivia Bismuth

Tasna Mine in Bolivia, which had been on standby since the mid‑1990s, reopened in late 2008 after a sustained rise in bismuth prices.

2008

Mine Restart for Bismuth in Bolivia

Mine Restart Bolivia Bismuth

The Tasna Mine, previously on standby, reportedly reopened in late 2008, resuming bismuth extraction and increasing mine production.

2008

Processing Expansion for Indium in Bolivia

Processing Expansion Bolivia Indium

Bolivia’s Vinto tin smelter planned to add indium metal production to its operations, potentially increasing output.

2008

Processing Startup for Bismuth in Bolivia

Processing Startup Bolivia Bismuth

Bolivia’s newly opened bismuth smelter began operations in late 2008, preparing to ship ingots in 2009 and expanding local refining capacity.

2006

Regulatory Change for Boron in Bolivia

Regulatory Change Bolivia Boron

The Bolivian government withdrew ulexite mining concessions, prompting Quiborax to seek $20 million compensation, potentially disrupting Bolivian boron supply.

2003

Mine Closure for Bismuth in Bolivia

Mine Closure Bolivia Bismuth

The Tasna mine in Bolivia, the only mine producing bismuth from ore, remained on standby since the mid‑1990s, effectively closing the operation in 2003.

23 Nov 2000

Ownership Change for Antimony in Bolivia

Ownership Change Bolivia Antimony

The privatization sale of the Vinto antimony smelting plant to Colquiri SA transferred ownership and control of the facility.

1 Jan 1996

Mine Closure for Bismuth in Bolivia

Mine Closure Bolivia Bismuth

The Tasna bismuth mine in Bolivia ceased operations in 1996, reducing primary bismuth production.

1995

Mine Closure for Bismuth in Bolivia

Mine Closure Bolivia Bismuth

Tasna Mine in Bolivia entered standby status in the mid‑1990s, halting bismuth production until a price rise.

1 Jan 1990

Mine Opening for Boron in Bolivia

Mine Opening Bolivia Boron

Boric mineral mine at Salar de Uyuni commenced production.

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