Bolivia increases lithium resource estimate to 23 million tons, cementing position as global leader
- Bolivia recently increased its estimate of total lithium resources to 23 million tons.
- Increase came after further geological studies in Coipasa and Pasto Grandes salt flats.
- Bolivia now has the world's largest known lithium reserves.
- President Arce seeking international partners to help develop reserves.
- Bolivia signed agreements with China, Russia for lithium exploitation and production.