Mining and Hydrocarbons
World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated on April 26. This day was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to raise awareness about the importance of this discipline and its role as a framework for intellectual production, innovation, and creativity.
2016 was a historic year in the fight against climate change. 196 countries including the European Union, which are parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, also known as the UNFCCC, met in Paris to agree on a set of principles about how to curb greenhouse gas emissions and cope with climate change. This milestone was called the Paris Agreement.
Today, on the National Day against Racism and all forms of Discrimination, it is essential to remember that all people deserve equal rights and opportunities, regardless of their gender, ethnic origin, origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that differentiates them.
Bolivia has highly valued technological mineral deposits in the industry, making technological mining a strategic sector. The demand for technological minerals could increase by 500% by 2050 due to the production of electric vehicle batteries and electrification. The transition to technological mining could diversify the economy, increase income, generate employment and promote local development in Bolivia. Domestic and foreign companies can take advantage of this unique opportunity in a growing market.
Bolivia has highly valued technological mineral deposits in the industry, making technological mining a strategic sector. The demand for technological minerals could increase by 500% by 2050 due to the production of electric vehicle batteries and electrification. The transition to technological mining could diversify the economy, increase income, generate employment and promote local development in Bolivia. Domestic and foreign companies can take advantage of this unique opportunity in a growing market.
Currently, mining plays a preponderant role in the Bolivian economy. It is worth questioning whether the provisions established by the regulation are sufficient to guarantee the correct environmental remediation of the areas and adjoining areas affected by mining activity.
Discover the latest news about Mining in Bolivia, the Mining operation modalities and the analysis about the Approval of Regulations to Process Administrative Mining Protection Actions.
Discover the latest news about Mining in Bolivia, the Mining operation modalities and the analysis about the Approval of Regulations to Process Administrative Mining Protection Actions.
In recent weeks, a scenario of uncertainty has been generated in some companies in the private sector due to the determination of the Ministry of Labor to suspend continuous working day and to apply, starting March 6, 2023, the discontinuous working day, to both private and public sector companies. In response to the fact that there are private companies that, due to the nature of their activities, agreements with workers, or other reasons, implement continuous working day.
International Women’s Day is a global day to celebrate the achievements of women. It marks a call to put in action for the acceleration of equal opportunities for women.
At PPO, we are committed to working for a gender-equal society. Some of this work is reflected in our Pro Bono program. For example, last year, an Institutional Cooperation Agreement was signed with the “Adelante Mujer Foundation”, based in Cochabamba, Bolivia. The purpose of “Adelante Mujer” is to contribute to the integral development of women through their empowerment. The women who participate in the program enjoy psychological therapies and also legal support.
