Bolivia steps up lithium dealmaking despite growing opposition
Authorities are negotiating contracts with European and Australian firms, according to president of state-owned lithium company YLB.
Solar power is changing the way that mines in Latin American countries such as Chile and Mexico operate. Mining is a key contributor to the economies of these countries and without sizeable amounts of power they would not be able to run.
Burning fossil fuels is pricey and needless to say not great for the environment. Switching to solar may well be the answer for the mines in these countries. To find out exactly how this can be done as well as the benefits of doing so you should read the infographic below.