Research and Markets: Precious Metals Mining in Bolivia to 2020 - A Focus on the Silver Industry

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pqkslg/precious_metals) has announced the addition of the "Precious Metals Mining in Bolivia to 2020 - a Focus on the Silver Industry" report to their offering.

The 'Precious Metals Mining in Bolivia to 2020 - a Focus on the Silver Industry' report comprehensively covers the country's historic and forecast data on silver mine production to 2020, and reserves. The report also includes drivers and restraints affecting the industry, profiles of major silver 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

• The country's mining industry is characterized by small-scale or cooperative miners, which accounted for an estimated 27% of silver mine production.
• Recently, Bolivia's Karachipampa smelter produced the first lot of silver ingots, a welcome move when the majority of the nation's raw mineral produce is exported for processing abroad.
• The Bolivian government's revenue from mining royalties in 2013 was BOB921 million (approximately US$130.5 million), of which more than 50% was contributed by five mining companies.
• According to data released by Banco Central De Bolivia, the country's central bank, the mining and quarrying industry drew FDI worth US$219 million in 2012, compared with US$238 million in 2011.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Executive Summary

2 Precious Metals Mining in Bolivia

3 Silver Mining in Bolivia - Reserves and Production

4 Competitive Landscape

5 Fiscal Regime

6 Appendix

Companies Mentioned

• Minera San Cristobal SA
• Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation
• Pan American Silver Corp.

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