Bolivian Mining Authority Denies Granting Concessions to Chinese Nationals in La Asunta

The Jurisdictional Administrative Mining Authority (AJAM) of Bolivia has denied authorizing mining rights to Chinese nationals in La Asunta, attributing local unrest to internal community power struggles. While 170 mining rights are under review or pre-constituted along the Boopi River, the agency maintains that no foreign entities have been granted legal access, though the extent of illegal mining remains unverified.