Research and Markets: Bolivia Base Metals Mining Market 2014-2020
19 December 2014 - 1:17AM
Business Wire
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/sz67dr/base_metals) has
announced the addition of the "Base Metals Mining in Bolivia to
2020" report to their offering.
The Bolivian base metals mining industry primarily consists of
zinc and lead, with production of these two metals accounting for
3% and 2% of the global total. The mining industry has played an
important role in the country's economic development, contributing
6% to its GDP as of October 2014, and secured FDI worth US$219
million in 2012. In 2013, Bolivia's zinc and lead production
measured 395,100 and 78,800 tonnes respectively. The majority of
the country's zinc originates from the San Cristobal province and
the Potosi department, while much of its lead production originates
from the Porco and Caballo Blanco Mines, also located in the Potosi
department.
The 'Base Metals Mining in Bolivia to 2020' report
comprehensively covers the country's historical and forecast data
on base metals (zinc and lead) mine production and trade to 2020,
and reserves by geographical region. The report also includes
drivers and restraints affecting the industry, profiles of major
base metals mining companies, information on the major active,
exploration and development projects, and regulations governing the
industry.
The fiscal regime section provides information about the
country's regulatory authority, laws, licenses and other fiscal
regime information such as taxes, rates and other charges
applicable to the mining of the commodity in the country. It is an
essential tool for companies active in the Bolivian mining
industry, and for new competitors considering entering the
industry.
Key Highlights
- In 2013, the country's zinc and lead ores and concentrates
exports measured 740,000 tonnes and 145,700 tonnes
respectively.
- The country's fiscal regime was somewhat confusing until the
passing of a new Mining Law in May 2014, which replaced the Mining
Code of 1997 (law No. 1777 of March 17, 1997). The new law
restricts the country's cooperative miners (a group of individual
miners) associating with both domestic and foreign private
companies.
- As of June 2014, the World Bank Ease of Doing Business ranking
for Bolivia was 157 out of 189 countries. According to the
Corruption Perspective Index 2013, the country is ranked 106 among
177 country measured by the Transparency International.
- As of October 2014, the mining and quarrying sector had a share
of approximately 6% of the Bolivian GDP. Earlier in 2012, the
sector had a share of approximately 7% of Bolivian GDP as against a
9% share in 2011.
Key Topics Covered:
1 Executive Summary
2 Base Metals Mining in Bolivia
3 Zinc Mining In Bolivia - Reserves, Production and Trade
4 Lead Mining in Bolivia - Production, Reserves and Trade
5 Competitive Landscape
6 Fiscal Regime
7 Appendix
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