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Bolivia's new mining minister, Marco Antonio Calderon, aims to attract foreign investors in silver, tin, and lithium after decades of socialist rule that hindered investment. Calderon emphasizes the need for legal certainty and plans to eliminate administrative obstacles.

The government, under President Rodrigo Paz, seeks to stabilize the economy by leveraging Bolivia's extensive lithium resources. Recent measures include cutting public spending, liberalizing exchange controls, and enhancing the mining regulatory framework.

Bolivia holds 23 million tonnes of lithium resources, about 20% of the global total, but faces challenges such as high magnesium content and complex logistics. The administration's reforms aim to boost investor confidence and streamline partnerships with state and cooperative mining entities.