AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTrade and Mining: Chilean President José Antonio Kast’s landmark visit to La Paz opened a push for closer trade, transport and energy links. The neighbors agreed on a mining cooperation framework for sharing expertise on critical minerals and are working to reduce trade barriers and costs. Energy Policy: Bolivia’s new decrees set rules for electricity-rate adjustments and keep LPG cylinders at Bs 22.50; gold exporters must repatriate foreign currency equal to 80% of their previous export value. Separately, an energy-sector analysis warns that subsidized gas and distorted generation costs could hinder investment in renewables. Mining Output: Orvana reported its first gold doré bars and copper cathodes from the expanded Don Mario plant, with throughput expected to rise toward 1,700 tonnes a day by year-end.
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