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Historia de la minería en Bolivia
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Historia de la minería en Bolivia

History of Mining in Bolivia

Overview of Bolivia's Mining History

  • The Ministry of Education outlines that Bolivia has been a mining country since pre-Hispanic times, highlighting the historical significance of mining in the region.
  • Despite its rich mining history, opportunities and benefits from mining have not been equitably distributed throughout the colony and post-republic eras.
  • The establishment of sustainable companies was lacking, leading to minimal reinvestment in mining areas.

Nationalization and Its Aftermath

  • In 1952, a significant nationalization occurred where three major mining companies were taken over with high compensation, resulting in the creation of COMIBOL (Bolivian Mining Corporation).
  • However, by 1985, due to falling mineral prices, COMIBOL faced relocation and closure as it appeared that mining exploitation had reached its limits.
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La historia de la minería en Bolivia tiene que ver con la historia misma del país. Durante el año 1952 se llega a nacionalizar tres grandes empresas. Pero en 1985, en la relocalización y el cierre de la COMIBOL, se plantea que la explotación minera había llegado al límite, motivo por el cual se da la iniciativa de cambiar la actividad económica del país.