2008
Mine Restart for Bismuth in Bolivia
Tasna Mine in Bolivia, which had been on standby since the mid‑1990s, reopened in late 2008 after a sustained rise in bismuth prices.
Bolivia production
Bismuth
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2008
Mine Restart for Bismuth in Bolivia
The Tasna Mine, previously on standby, reportedly reopened in late 2008, resuming bismuth extraction and increasing mine production.
2008
Processing Startup for Bismuth in Bolivia
Bolivia’s newly opened bismuth smelter began operations in late 2008, preparing to ship ingots in 2009 and expanding local refining capacity.
2003
Mine Closure for Bismuth in Bolivia
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.
1 Jan 1996
Mine Closure for Bismuth in Bolivia
The Tasna bismuth mine in Bolivia ceased operations in 1996, reducing primary bismuth production.
1995
Mine Closure for Bismuth in Bolivia
Tasna Mine in Bolivia entered standby status in the mid‑1990s, halting bismuth production until a price rise.
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